Overview
1ZB Bloomfield is an operational air monitoring station in Bloomfield, New Mexico, managed by the New Mexico Environment Department. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
1ZB Bloomfield is an air monitoring station located at 2200 N 1st Street in Bloomfield, San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. Operated by the New Mexico Environment Department, this station is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network, contributing to the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station is operational and last reported a sample on December 21, 2023. As a fixed-site monitoring station, 1ZB Bloomfield likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in a semi-arid region with energy extraction activities suggests a focus on monitoring emissions from industrial sources and regional transport. The data collected supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and air quality trend analysis. The station's role is critical for assessing air quality in the Four Corners region, which has historically faced challenges from coal-fired power plants and oil and gas operations.
Environmental context
The Four Corners region, including Bloomfield, experiences air quality challenges from energy extraction and power generation. Monitoring stations like 1ZB Bloomfield track criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters to assess compliance with NAAQS. The semi-arid climate contributes to dust and ozone formation, requiring continuous monitoring to protect public health and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
1ZB Bloomfield is located at 2200 N 1st Street, Bloomfield, New Mexico 87413, United States.
As an air monitoring station, 1ZB Bloomfield likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, as part of the US EPA Air Quality System.
The station is operated by the New Mexico Environment Department, which is responsible for ambient air quality monitoring in the state.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and follow the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network standards, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Bloomfield is in the Four Corners region, which has significant energy extraction and power generation activities. Air monitoring helps track emissions, ensure compliance with health standards, and inform public health advisories.
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