Overview
BUCKEYE is an operational air monitoring station in Buckeye, Arizona, operated by Maricopa County Air Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, tracking criteria pollutants to support public health and regulatory complia
BUCKEYE is an air monitoring station located at 26453 W. MC85 in Buckeye, Arizona, within Maricopa County. Operated by the Maricopa County Air Quality department, it is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which provides standardized ambient air quality data across the United States. The station serves the growing community of Buckeye, situated in the Sonoran Desert, where air quality monitoring is essential due to urban expansion and regional dust sources. As an air monitoring station, BUCKEYE measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Maricopa County Air Quality operates a network of stations to ensure representative siting and continuous reporting, supporting both regulatory compliance and public awareness. The environmental significance of BUCKEYE lies in its role within the Phoenix metropolitan area's air quality management. Maricopa County faces challenges from vehicle emissions, industrial activity, and natural dust, making continuous monitoring critical for health advisories and attainment demonstrations. Data from this station helps inform local air quality indices and supports state implementation plans for reducing pollution under the Clean Air Act.
Environmental context
Buckeye is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, a region characterized by arid climate, frequent dust storms, and rapid urbanization. Air quality monitoring here focuses on particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) from construction, agriculture, and wind-blown dust, as well as ozone from vehicle emissions. The station's siting is representative of suburban exposure, supporting the EPA's AQS network and local health alerts.
Frequently asked questions
The BUCKEYE air monitoring station is located at 26453 W. MC85 in Buckeye, Arizona, within Maricopa County, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, BUCKEYE measures criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, in line with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by Maricopa County Air Quality, which manages a network of monitoring sites across the county to ensure representative air quality data.
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.
Buckeye's arid climate and rapid urban growth contribute to dust and ozone issues. Monitoring helps protect public health, issue air quality alerts, and support state compliance with federal air quality standards.
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