Overview
Berkeley-Aquatic Park is an air monitoring station in Berkeley, California, operated by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. It is part of the NEAR ROAD network, providing roadside air quality data.
Berkeley-Aquatic Park is an operational air monitoring station located at 1 Bolivar Dr in Berkeley, California, United States. It is part of the NEAR ROAD network, which focuses on monitoring air quality near roadways to assess traffic-related pollution. The station is operated by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), the regional agency responsible for air quality regulation in the San Francisco Bay Area. The station is part of the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) monitoring network, which supports compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a NEAR ROAD site, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), which are elevated near highways. The last reported sample date is February 29, 2024, indicating recent data collection. This monitoring station plays a key role in understanding local air quality impacts from transportation emissions in the East Bay region. Data from this station helps inform public health advisories and regulatory decisions by the BAAQMD. Its roadside location provides critical information on exposure levels for nearby communities and supports efforts to reduce vehicle-related pollution.
Environmental context
The Berkeley-Aquatic Park station is situated in an urban area near major roadways, making it representative of roadside exposure to traffic emissions. The San Francisco Bay Area has a Mediterranean climate with frequent temperature inversions that can trap pollutants. The station's NEAR ROAD designation focuses on monitoring nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter, which are key indicators of vehicular pollution. This data is essential for assessing compliance with NAAQS and developing strategies to reduce transportation-related air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1 Bolivar Dr in Berkeley, California, United States.
As a NEAR ROAD station, it typically monitors criteria pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10).
The station is operated by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD).
The NEAR ROAD network is a U.S. EPA program that establishes air monitoring stations near major roadways to assess traffic-related air pollution and its health impacts.
Data from this station helps the BAAQMD and EPA evaluate compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and inform public health policies.
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