Overview
5ZR Carlsbad is an operational air monitoring station in Carlsbad, New Mexico, operated by the New Mexico Environment Department. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
5ZR Carlsbad is an air monitoring station located at 2811 Holland Street in Carlsbad, New Mexico, within Eddy County. The station is operational and reports to the New Mexico Environment Department, contributing to the national ambient air quality monitoring network. As a fixed-site monitor, it plays a role in assessing local air quality in the Permian Basin region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical stations in New Mexico monitor ozone and PM2.5 to meet federal requirements. The last sample date was September 30, 2025, indicating recent reporting continuity. Located near Carlsbad, an area with oil and gas extraction activities, this station provides critical data for understanding industrial impacts on air quality. Its measurements support public health assessments and regulatory compliance. The station's operation by the state environmental agency ensures alignment with EPA quality assurance protocols, contributing to the broader national effort to track and improve air quality.
Environmental context
The monitoring station is situated in the Permian Basin, one of the most active oil and gas producing regions in the United States. This industrial context necessitates robust air quality monitoring to track emissions of volatile organic compounds and other pollutants. The station's siting is representative of urban and industrial influences, providing data essential for understanding local air quality trends and supporting regulatory actions under the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
5ZR Carlsbad is located at 2811 Holland Street in Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA, within Eddy County.
As an air monitoring station, 5ZR Carlsbad measures ambient air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and other criteria pollutants as part of the US EPA Air Quality System.
The station is operated by the New Mexico Environment Department, which reports data to the US EPA's Air Quality System.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Carlsbad is in the Permian Basin, a major oil and gas region. Air monitoring helps track industrial emissions, protect public health, and ensure compliance with federal air quality standards.
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