Overview
CHATFIELD HIGHSCHOOL is an air monitoring station in Littleton, Colorado, operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
CHATFIELD HIGHSCHOOL is an air monitoring station located at 7227 S. Simms St. in Littleton, Jefferson County, Colorado. The station is operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess air quality in the Denver metropolitan area. As part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), data from this station contribute to regulatory reporting and public health advisories. The station's location near a high school provides representative sampling of urban-suburban air quality. Environmental monitoring at this site helps track pollution trends and supports air quality management in the Front Range region. The data are used for regulatory compliance, public information, and research on ozone and particulate matter, which are key concerns in Colorado due to population growth and geographic factors.
Environmental context
The station is situated in the Denver metropolitan area, which faces air quality challenges from vehicle emissions, industrial sources, and geographic conditions that trap pollutants. Monitoring criteria pollutants like ozone and PM2.5 is critical for public health and regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act. The site's location near a school provides representative data for assessing exposure in populated areas.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 7227 S. Simms St. in Littleton, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA.
The station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and other parameters as part of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's network, supporting compliance with EPA NAAQS.
The station is operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
Data from this station are reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and used for NAAQS compliance assessments, public health advisories, and air quality management in the Denver region.
Monitoring near schools provides representative data on air quality in populated areas, helping to assess exposure risks for sensitive populations and inform local air quality policies.
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