Overview
Arapahoe Community College Air Monitoring Station in Littleton, Colorado, is an operational facility managed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, contributing to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Arapahoe Community College Air Monitoring Station is located in Littleton, Colorado, within the Denver metropolitan area. Operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station provides continuous air quality data that supports regulatory assessments and public health advisories. As part of Colorado's monitoring network, it helps track pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, which are common in urban and suburban settings. The facility's last reported sample date is March 31, 2024, indicating ongoing operations. Environmental monitoring in this region is critical due to the Front Range's population density and industrial activity. Data from this station contributes to understanding local air quality trends, supporting emission reduction strategies, and informing residents about potential health risks. The station's location at a community college also facilitates educational outreach on environmental monitoring.
Environmental context
The Arapahoe Community College station operates within Colorado's Front Range, an area with complex air quality challenges including ozone non-attainment and particulate matter from urban sources and wildfires. As part of the EPA AQS network, it measures criteria pollutants and may include speciation or meteorological parameters. Siting at a community college ensures representativeness of suburban exposure, while reporting continuity supports trend analysis for regulatory compliance and public health protection.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 6190 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, Colorado, USA, within Arapahoe County.
As part of the EPA Air Quality System, it monitors criteria air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), which manages the state's air quality monitoring network.
The station operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for protecting public health and the environment.
Littleton is in the Denver metropolitan area, which faces ozone non-attainment and particulate matter challenges. Monitoring provides data for health advisories, emission controls, and trend analysis to improve air quality.
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