Overview
Alsup Elementary School - Commerce City is an air monitoring station in Colorado, USA, operated by Research Triangle Institute. It provides ambient air quality data for the Denver metropolitan area.
Alsup Elementary School - Commerce City is an air monitoring station located at 7101 Birch Street in Commerce City, Colorado, within Adams County. The station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network and is operated by Research Triangle Institute (RTP, NC). It serves as a fixed-site monitor for ambient air quality in the Denver metropolitan area, contributing to regulatory compliance and public health assessments. The station operates under the framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring requirements, which mandate the measurement of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical urban stations in Colorado monitor ozone and PM2.5 due to regional concerns with ground-level ozone and particulate pollution. The station's siting in a residential area near an elementary school supports representative monitoring of population exposure. Environmental monitoring at this location is significant for tracking air quality trends in Commerce City, an area with industrial activity including oil refining and manufacturing. Data from this station supports local air quality management, health advisories, and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's operational status ensures continuous data collection for regulatory reporting and public information through the EPA's AirNow platform.
Environmental context
Commerce City, Colorado, is located in the Denver metropolitan area, which faces air quality challenges related to ground-level ozone and particulate matter. The region's topography and weather patterns can trap pollutants, especially during summer months. Industrial sources, including refineries and manufacturing plants, contribute to local emissions. Monitoring stations like Alsup Elementary School provide critical data for assessing population exposure and guiding emission reduction strategies under the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Denver Metro/North Front Range nonattainment area.
Frequently asked questions
The air monitoring station is located at 7101 Birch Street in Commerce City, Colorado, within Adams County, USA.
As an air monitoring station, it measures ambient air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and other criteria pollutants to assess air quality in the Denver metropolitan area.
The station is operated by Research Triangle Institute (RTP, NC) under the US EPA Air Quality System network.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and EPA regulations, including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Air Quality System (AQS) monitoring network.
Commerce City has industrial sources like refineries and manufacturing, and the Denver area faces ozone and particulate pollution. Monitoring helps protect public health and ensure compliance with air quality standards.
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