Overview
Bill Stanley is an air monitoring station in Inyo County, California, operated by the Great Basin Unified APCD. It monitors air quality in a remote desert region south of Lone Pine.
Bill Stanley is an air monitoring station located in Inyo County, California, approximately 17 miles south of Lone Pine along US Highway 395. The station is operated by the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network. It serves a sparsely populated area in the Owens Valley, near the eastern Sierra Nevada range. The station reports data as recently as June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operational status. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical monitoring at such rural stations includes criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), and meteorological parameters. The Great Basin Unified APCD focuses on air quality in the Great Basin region, which includes areas affected by dust from dry lakebeds and agricultural activities. This station contributes to understanding air quality in a remote, high-desert environment, where natural sources like windblown dust and wildfires can impact air quality. The data supports regional compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and provides baseline information for a less urbanized area of California.
Environmental context
The Bill Stanley station is situated in the Owens Valley, a region characterized by arid climate and frequent high winds, which can generate dust storms from dry lakebeds such as Owens Lake. Air monitoring in this area is critical for tracking particulate matter levels, especially PM10, which can exceed health standards during dust events. The station's remote location provides a background air quality signal, helping distinguish natural from anthropogenic pollution sources. Its data supports the Great Basin Unified APCD's efforts to mitigate dust emissions and protect public health in nearby communities.
Frequently asked questions
The Bill Stanley station is located in Inyo County, California, approximately 17 miles south of Lone Pine along US Highway 395, in the Owens Valley region.
The station is operated by the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District (APCD), which manages air quality in the Great Basin region of California.
Typical air monitoring stations in rural California measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), and meteorological data.
The station is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and provides data for regulatory decisions.
The Owens Valley experiences frequent dust storms from dry lakebeds like Owens Lake, making PM10 monitoring critical for public health. The station helps track these events and inform mitigation efforts.
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