Overview
Bethke is an operational air monitoring station in Timnath, Colorado, operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. It supports regional air quality surveillance under the US EPA AQS network.
Bethke is an air monitoring station located at 5100 School House Dr in Timnath, Colorado, within Larimer County. Operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station provides continuous ambient air quality data, contributing to regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Typical monitoring at such stations includes ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. As part of Colorado's air monitoring network, Bethke helps assess regional air quality trends, particularly in the Front Range urban corridor. This data supports public health advisories, emission reduction strategies, and long-term environmental planning. The station's location in a growing suburban area provides representative sampling for population exposure assessments.
Environmental context
The Front Range of Colorado, including Larimer County, experiences periodic ozone exceedances due to a combination of urban emissions, oil and gas activity, and meteorological conditions. Air monitoring stations like Bethke are critical for tracking these pollutants and informing regulatory actions. The station's siting in Timnath provides data representative of suburban and agricultural influences, complementing urban monitors in nearby Fort Collins and Denver.
Frequently asked questions
Bethke is located at 5100 School House Dr in Timnath, Colorado, within Larimer County, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, Bethke typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
The station is operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Air monitoring stations in the United States operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Timnath is in the Front Range region, which faces ozone challenges due to urban emissions and geography. Monitoring helps track air quality trends, protect public health, and guide emission reduction policies.
Other Air Monitoring Station plants in United States · 6 nearby