Overview
Boise - Eastman Garage is an operational air monitoring station in Boise, Idaho, operated by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare-Environment Division. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Boise - Eastman Garage is an air monitoring station located in downtown Boise, Idaho, at the Eastman Building on 9th Street. It is part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operated by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare-Environment Division. The station's last reported sample date was December 28, 2021, indicating recent operational status. As an urban monitoring site, it likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, which are common in city environments. The station's location in Boise's downtown area provides representative data for population exposure assessment. This monitoring station plays a key role in Idaho's air quality management, supporting public health protection and regulatory compliance. Data from this station helps inform local air quality forecasts and contributes to regional and national air quality assessments. The station's operation aligns with the EPA's mission to ensure clean air for all communities.
Environmental context
Boise is located in the Treasure Valley, a region that experiences temperature inversions in winter, trapping pollutants near the ground. The Eastman Garage station provides critical data on urban air quality, helping to track emissions from transportation and commercial activities. Its downtown siting ensures representative monitoring of population exposure, supporting compliance with NAAQS and informing local air quality management strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at the Eastman Building, 166 N. 9th Street, in downtown Boise, Idaho, USA.
As an urban air monitoring station, it likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, in line with EPA requirements.
The station is operated by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare - Environment Division, which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Data from this station is part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and to inform public health advisories.
Urban stations provide representative data on population exposure to air pollutants, supporting local air quality management and helping to identify pollution sources in city environments.
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