Overview
CHILDREN'S PARK NCore is an air monitoring station in Tucson, Arizona, operated by the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality as part of the NCORE network. It provides continuous ambient air quality data for regulatory compliance and public
CHILDREN'S PARK NCore is an air monitoring station located at 400 W River Road in Tucson, Arizona, United States. It is part of the NCORE (National Core) network, a key component of the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) that provides multi-pollutant monitoring data for regulatory and research purposes. The station is operated by the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality and is currently operational. The station measures criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to support compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As an NCORE site, it typically includes advanced instrumentation for speciation and meteorological monitoring, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of air quality in the Tucson metropolitan area. The station's siting is designed to be representative of population exposure and regional background conditions. Environmental monitoring at this station supports public health protection by tracking pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides. The data collected informs local air quality management decisions and contributes to national assessments of air quality trends. Tucson's arid climate and growing urban area make continuous monitoring essential for understanding pollution dynamics and mitigating health risks.
Environmental context
Tucson is located in the Sonoran Desert, with a hot, arid climate that can exacerbate ozone formation during summer months. The region experiences occasional dust storms and wildfire smoke, which impact particulate matter levels. The CHILDREN'S PARK NCore station's location near the Santa Cruz River and urban areas allows it to capture both local emissions and regional transport. Monitoring at this site supports the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality's efforts to maintain compliance with federal air quality standards and protect public health.
Frequently asked questions
CHILDREN'S PARK NCore is located at 400 W River Road in Tucson, Arizona, United States.
As an NCORE station, it monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and other atmospheric parameters to support compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality.
NCORE (National Core) is a U.S. EPA network of multi-pollutant monitoring stations that provide comprehensive air quality data for regulatory compliance, research, and public health assessment.
Data from CHILDREN'S PARK NCore is reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and used to assess compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), supporting air quality management and public health protection.
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