Overview
Bend - Deschutes County Road Department (BRD) is an operational air monitoring station in Bend, Oregon, reporting to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
Bend - Deschutes County Road Department (BRD) is an air monitoring station located at 61150 SE 27th Street in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. The station is operational and reports to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, contributing to the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. As part of Oregon's monitoring network, BRD likely measures one or more of these pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2024, indicating recent active monitoring. Located in central Oregon, Bend experiences a semi-arid climate with occasional wildfire smoke events that can impact air quality. The station's data supports local and state efforts to track pollution trends, protect public health, and inform regulatory decisions. Its role is vital for understanding air quality in a growing urban area surrounded by natural landscapes.
Environmental context
The Bend area is situated in the high desert of central Oregon, where air quality can be influenced by both local sources (traffic, wood burning) and regional events like wildfires. The BRD station's monitoring helps characterize pollutant levels in a rapidly developing city. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, and siting is designed to be representative of population exposure. Reporting continuity through the Oregon DEQ ensures data is integrated into the national AQS database for trend analysis and regulatory compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 61150 SE 27th Street in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon, United States.
As part of Oregon's air monitoring network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, in accordance with EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which implements the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set by the Clean Air Act.
The station provides continuous data on pollutant levels, helping to assess compliance with air quality standards, inform public health advisories, and support emission reduction strategies in the Bend area.
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