Overview
Boise - White Pine Elementary is an operational air monitoring station in Boise, Idaho, part of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare-Environment Division network. It provides ambient air quality data for the local community.
Boise - White Pine Elementary is an air monitoring station located at 401 East Linden St. in Boise, Idaho. Operated by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare-Environment Division, this station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is situated in a residential area of Boise, providing representative data for urban air quality. As a fixed-site monitor, it typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, depending on the equipment installed. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operation. Air monitoring stations like this one play a critical role in protecting public health by providing data for air quality index (AQI) reporting and regulatory compliance. The data supports local and state efforts to manage air quality, especially in areas influenced by transportation, industry, and seasonal wildfires. This station helps ensure that Boise residents have access to accurate and timely air quality information.
Environmental context
Boise is located in the Treasure Valley, a region that experiences temperature inversions in winter, trapping pollutants near the ground. The area also faces occasional wildfire smoke in summer. Air monitoring stations like White Pine Elementary are essential for tracking PM2.5 and ozone levels, which are key health concerns. The station's location in a residential neighborhood provides representative data for population exposure, supporting the EPA's AQS network and local air quality management.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 401 East Linden St. in Boise, Idaho, USA.
As a typical air monitoring station in the EPA AQS network, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, though specific parameters depend on the equipment installed.
The station is operated by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare-Environment Division.
Data from this station is submitted to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), as well as to inform the Air Quality Index (AQI) for the Boise area.
Boise experiences winter inversions and summer wildfire smoke, making air monitoring critical for public health. Stations like this provide data to track pollution trends and support mitigation strategies.
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