Overview
Brawley-220 Main Street is an operational air monitoring station in Brawley, California, managed by the California Air Resources Board. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network, tracking criteria pollutants in Imperial County.
Brawley-220 Main Street is an air monitoring station located at 220 Main Street, Suite 204, in Brawley, California, within Imperial County. Operated by the California Air Resources Board, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors ambient air quality across the United States. The station is currently operational and provides data that supports regulatory compliance and public health assessments. As part of California's extensive air monitoring network, this station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and lead, in accordance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The California Air Resources Board employs rigorous quality assurance protocols to ensure data accuracy and representativeness. The station's location in Brawley, a city in the Imperial Valley, places it in a region with unique air quality challenges, including agricultural dust and cross-border pollution. The environmental significance of this station lies in its role in tracking air quality trends in a rural agricultural area near the US-Mexico border. Data from this station helps inform local and state-level air quality management strategies, including attainment status for NAAQS and health advisories. The station's continuous operation supports long-term trend analysis and community awareness of air quality conditions.
Environmental context
Brawley is located in the Imperial Valley, a region characterized by intensive agriculture and proximity to the US-Mexico border. Air quality in this area is influenced by agricultural dust, vehicle emissions, and industrial activities across the border. The station's monitoring of criteria pollutants is critical for assessing compliance with federal air quality standards and for protecting public health in a community that may experience elevated particulate matter levels. The California Air Resources Board's oversight ensures that monitoring follows EPA protocols for siting representativeness and data reporting continuity.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 220 Main Street, Suite 204, in Brawley, California, United States.
As part of the California Air Resources Board network, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and lead, in line with EPA standards.
The station is operated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the state agency responsible for air quality management.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Brawley is in the Imperial Valley, an agricultural region near the US-Mexico border, where air quality can be affected by dust, vehicle emissions, and cross-border pollution. Monitoring helps protect public health and assess compliance with air quality standards.
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