Overview
CANON CITY - CITY HALL is an Air Monitoring Station in Canon City, Colorado, operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. It provides ambient air quality data for the Fremont County area.
CANON CITY - CITY HALL is an operational Air Monitoring Station located at 128 Main St. in Canon City, Colorado. This facility is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, managed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. It serves the Fremont County region, contributing to the assessment of local air pollution levels. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Air Quality System (AQS). It likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is October 27, 2023, indicating recent active monitoring. This monitoring station plays a key role in protecting public health by tracking air quality trends in Canon City. Data from this station supports regulatory compliance, health advisories, and community awareness. Its location in a municipal building ensures representative sampling of urban air quality.
Environmental context
Canon City is situated in the Arkansas River Valley at the edge of the Rocky Mountains, with a semi-arid climate. Local air quality can be influenced by wildfire smoke, dust from dry conditions, and emissions from nearby industrial activities. The monitoring station helps track these pollutants, supporting the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's efforts to maintain compliance with EPA standards and inform the public.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 128 Main St. in Canon City, Colorado, within Fremont County.
The station is operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which manages the state's ambient air monitoring network.
The station provides data to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Canon City's location in the Arkansas River Valley and semi-arid climate makes it susceptible to air quality issues from wildfires, dust, and local emissions. Monitoring helps protect public health and inform community actions.
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