Overview
Anaheim (1010 Harbor Blvd) is an air monitoring station in California, USA, operated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. It contributes to regional air quality surveillance under the US EPA AQS network.
Anaheim (1010 Harbor Blvd) is an air monitoring station located at 1010 S. Harbor Blvd in Anaheim, California, within Orange County. As part of the South Coast Air Quality Management District's monitoring network, it plays a role in tracking ambient air quality in the densely populated Los Angeles basin. The station is operational and contributes to the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which supports regulatory compliance and public health advisories. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, with monitoring protocols aligned to EPA standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical urban stations in the South Coast AQMD network include continuous analyzers for ozone and PM2.5, as well as meteorological sensors. The network emphasizes representativeness for population exposure and regional background levels. Environmental monitoring in Anaheim is significant due to the area's high population density, heavy traffic, and industrial activity, which contribute to ozone and particulate matter challenges. Data from this station supports air quality management plans, health risk assessments, and public alerts during smog episodes. The station's location near major freeways and urban centers enhances its value for assessing community exposure and informing emission reduction strategies.
Environmental context
Anaheim lies in the South Coast Air Basin, a region with persistent ozone and PM2.5 challenges due to vehicle emissions, industrial sources, and geography that traps pollutants. The monitoring station at 1010 Harbor Blvd is positioned to capture urban background and near-roadway influences, supporting the South Coast AQMD's network design for population exposure assessment. Its data contributes to the EPA's AQS database, which underpins attainment status determinations and health-based regulations under the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1010 S. Harbor Blvd in Anaheim, California, within Orange County, USA.
Typical urban stations in the South Coast AQMD network measure criteria pollutants like ozone, PM2.5, PM10, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, along with meteorological data.
The station is operated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD), the regulatory agency for air quality in Orange County and parts of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
The station is part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, providing data used to determine compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and to inform public health advisories.
Anaheim is in the South Coast Air Basin, which faces challenges from ozone and particulate matter due to traffic and industry. Monitoring helps track pollution trends, support emission reduction plans, and protect public health.
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