Overview
Bakersfield-California is an operational air monitoring station in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, operated under the California Air Resources Board network. It provides ambient air quality data for regulatory compliance and public health.
Bakersfield-California is an air monitoring station located at 5558 California Ave., Bakersfield, California, within the United States. It is part of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) monitoring network, which supports the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) for ambient air quality surveillance. The station is operational and contributes to the state's comprehensive air monitoring program. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, which mandates monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and lead. As part of CARB's network, it likely measures multiple parameters to assess air quality in the San Joaquin Valley, a region known for its air quality challenges. The station's last reported sample date is December 20, 2024, indicating ongoing data collection. Bakersfield is located in Kern County, a region with significant agricultural and industrial activity, as well as transportation corridors. Air monitoring in this area is critical for understanding pollution sources, protecting public health, and informing regulatory actions. The data from this station supports local air quality management and contributes to national air quality assessments.
Environmental context
The Bakersfield area experiences some of the highest levels of particulate matter and ozone in the United States due to a combination of geography, climate, and emissions from agriculture, oil and gas extraction, and transportation. Air monitoring stations like this one are essential for tracking pollutant concentrations, evaluating the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies, and providing data for health advisories. The station's location in a residential area ensures representative sampling of population exposure.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 5558 California Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309, in Kern County, California, United States.
As part of the California Air Resources Board network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and lead, in accordance with US EPA standards.
The station is operated under the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which is the state agency responsible for air quality monitoring and regulation.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA Air Quality System (AQS). States like California have additional programs, such as CARB, to meet federal and state air quality standards.
Bakersfield is in the San Joaquin Valley, a region with poor air quality due to geography, climate, and emissions from agriculture, oil and gas, and transportation. Monitoring helps track pollution, protect public health, and guide emission reduction policies.
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