Overview
White Bear Township E is an operational air monitoring station in Ramsey County, Minnesota, operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
White Bear Township E is an air monitoring station located at 4400 Otter Lake Road in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality. It serves to track criteria pollutants and support compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which standardizes data collection and reporting across the country. Typical air monitoring stations in Minnesota measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's last reported sample date is January 29, 2022, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring in the Twin Cities metropolitan area is critical due to urban and industrial emissions. White Bear Township E provides data that helps assess air quality trends, inform public health advisories, and guide emission reduction strategies. Its location in a suburban-residential area offers representative sampling for population exposure assessments.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a suburban area of Ramsey County, near the Twin Cities metropolitan region. This location is representative of mixed residential and light industrial influences, making it valuable for assessing population exposure to air pollutants. The monitoring data supports the state's air quality management programs and contributes to regional compliance with federal standards.
Frequently asked questions
White Bear Township E is located at 4400 Otter Lake Road in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States.
The station is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which implements the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set by the Clean Air Act.
Ramsey County is part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, where air quality monitoring helps assess pollution from transportation, industry, and residential sources, protecting public health and guiding environmental policy.
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