Overview
White Bear Township NW is an air monitoring station in Ramsey County, Minnesota, operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It tracks criteria pollutants to support EPA AQS compliance.
White Bear Township NW is an air monitoring station located at 1584 Whitaker St. in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The station is part of the state's ambient air quality surveillance network and is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality. It contributes to the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) by monitoring criteria pollutants and supporting regulatory compliance. The station operates under the framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring requirements, which mandate consistent data collection for pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides. Minnesota's air monitoring network includes both urban and rural sites to ensure representative coverage. The station's last reported sample date was January 29, 2022, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring at this site helps assess regional air quality trends and informs public health advisories. The data supports state implementation plans for attaining National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and contributes to the broader understanding of air pollution in the Upper Midwest. This station plays a role in protecting community health and guiding emission reduction strategies.
Environmental context
The station's location in Ramsey County, part of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, places it in a region influenced by urban emissions, transportation, and industrial activity. Monitoring criteria pollutants here is essential for assessing compliance with NAAQS and identifying trends in air quality. The site's representativeness is supported by its placement within a mixed residential and commercial area, providing data on population exposure.
Frequently asked questions
White Bear Township NW is located at 1584 Whitaker St. in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States.
The station is operated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Division of Air Quality.
As part of the EPA AQS network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Data from this station helps the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency assess regional air quality, inform public health advisories, and develop state implementation plans to meet NAAQS.
Other Air Monitoring Station plants in United States · 6 nearby