Overview
Bend - Pump Station (BPS) is an air monitoring station in Bend, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Bend - Pump Station (BPS) is an air monitoring station located at 35 NW Portland Street in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. The facility is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). As a fixed-site monitoring station, it contributes to the assessment of criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters in central Oregon. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Typical air monitoring stations in Oregon measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The Oregon DEQ follows EPA-approved methods for sample collection and analysis, ensuring data quality and comparability with other AQS sites nationwide. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. The Bend - Pump Station serves the growing urban area of Bend, which has experienced population growth and associated air quality concerns from traffic and wood smoke. Data from this station supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and air quality trend analysis. The station's location in a mixed residential-commercial area provides representative monitoring for community exposure. Its operation contributes to Oregon's State Implementation Plan for attaining and maintaining NAAQS.
Environmental context
Bend, Oregon, sits in the high desert of central Oregon, where air quality can be affected by wildfires, wood stoves, and transportation emissions. The Bend - Pump Station monitors criteria pollutants to assess compliance with NAAQS and to inform the public about local air quality. The station's siting is representative of urban background conditions, capturing both local sources and regional transport. Reporting continuity is maintained through the Oregon DEQ's quality assurance program, ensuring data reliability for regulatory and research purposes.
Frequently asked questions
The Bend - Pump Station (BPS) is located at 35 NW Portland Street in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon, United States.
As an air monitoring station operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, it typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with EPA methods.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (Oregon DEQ), which is responsible for ambient air quality monitoring across the state.
Air monitoring stations in the United States operate under the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS).
The station provides continuous air quality data that supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance assessments, and trend analysis for the Bend area, helping to inform state and local air quality management decisions.
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