Overview
ATSF (Exide) is an air monitoring station in Commerce, California, operated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. It is part of the US EPA Air Quality System network, tracking criteria pollutants and air quality trends.
ATSF (Exide) is an air monitoring station located in Commerce, Los Angeles County, California, within the United States. This station is part of the South Coast Air Quality Management District's monitoring network, which supports the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). It provides critical data on ambient air quality in a region with significant industrial and transportation emissions. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and the EPA's AQS network, which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and lead. Monitoring at this site helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports local air quality management efforts. The last reported sample date is August 29, 2021, indicating ongoing data collection. Located near a rail yard and major roadways, ATSF (Exide) plays a key role in characterizing urban air pollution in the Los Angeles Basin. Its data informs public health advisories, emission reduction strategies, and regulatory decisions. The station's long-term operation contributes to understanding air quality trends and the effectiveness of control measures in a densely populated area.
Environmental context
The ATSF (Exide) station monitors air quality in Commerce, California, a region heavily influenced by industrial activities, rail yards, and highway traffic. The South Coast Air Quality Management District oversees monitoring to address persistent ozone and particulate matter challenges. This station's siting near a rail yard provides representative data on transportation-related emissions, supporting regulatory compliance and public health protection.
Frequently asked questions
The ATSF (Exide) station is located at Rail Road Yard Washington Blvd., Commerce, California 90058, in Los Angeles County, United States.
The station is operated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), which manages air quality in the South Coast Air Basin of California.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station monitors criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and lead, as well as meteorological parameters.
Data from this station helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act, and informs local emission reduction strategies and public health advisories.
Located near a rail yard and major roadways, the station provides representative data on transportation and industrial emissions in the Los Angeles Basin, supporting targeted air quality management.
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