Overview
Arvin-Di Giorgio is an air monitoring station in Arvin, California, operated by the California Air Resources Board as part of the unofficial PAMS network, providing ambient air quality data for the region.
Arvin-Di Giorgio is an air monitoring station located at 19405 Buena Vista Blvd in Arvin, California, within Kern County. It is part of the unofficial Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations (PAMS) network and is operated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The station contributes to the state's comprehensive air quality monitoring infrastructure, focusing on ozone precursor measurements and criteria pollutants. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Air Quality System (AQS) and California's stringent state air quality standards. As a PAMS site, it is equipped to measure volatile organic compounds (VOCs), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and other pollutants critical for understanding ozone formation. The station's last reported sample date is August 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Located in the San Joaquin Valley, an area with significant air quality challenges due to agricultural and industrial emissions, Arvin-Di Giorgio plays a key role in monitoring regional air pollution trends. The data supports regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and the development of emission reduction strategies. Its location near agricultural areas provides representative sampling for rural and suburban exposure assessments.
Environmental context
The Arvin-Di Giorgio station is situated in the San Joaquin Valley, a region with some of the highest ozone and particulate matter levels in the United States. The area's geography, surrounded by mountain ranges, traps pollutants from agricultural operations, vehicle emissions, and industrial sources. Monitoring at this site focuses on ozone precursors and fine particles, supporting the state's efforts to meet National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's data contributes to understanding local pollution patterns and the effectiveness of control measures.
Frequently asked questions
The Arvin-Di Giorgio air monitoring station is located at 19405 Buena Vista Blvd, Arvin, California, 93203, in Kern County.
As part of the PAMS network, the station measures ozone precursors such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), along with criteria pollutants like ozone and particulate matter.
The station is operated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the state agency responsible for air quality regulation and monitoring.
The Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Stations (PAMS) network is a U.S. EPA program designed to measure ozone precursors and support ozone control strategies. Data from PAMS sites like Arvin-Di Giorgio helps understand ozone formation and improve air quality models.
The station provides data used by CARB and the EPA to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), inform public health advisories, and evaluate emission reduction programs in the San Joaquin Valley.
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