Overview
Coeur d'Alene - Lancaster Rd. is an operational air monitoring station in Kootenai County, Idaho, managed by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network, tracking criteria pollutants to protect
Coeur d'Alene - Lancaster Rd. is an air monitoring station located at the Kootenai Water District Building on West Lancaster Road, north of Hayden, Idaho. Operated by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, this station is part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors ambient air quality across the United States. The station serves the Coeur d'Alene metropolitan area and surrounding communities. The station collects data on criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Its siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality. The last reported sample date is February 6, 2020, indicating ongoing monitoring activities. The station's location in a suburban area near Hayden provides valuable data on air quality impacts from regional sources. Environmental monitoring at this station supports public health protection by tracking pollutant levels and trends. The data aids regulatory compliance and informs local air quality management decisions. As part of the Idaho monitoring network, it contributes to regional assessments and helps identify areas needing additional controls. The station's role is critical for maintaining air quality standards in the growing Coeur d'Alene region.
Environmental context
The Coeur d'Alene area experiences air quality influences from wood smoke, vehicle emissions, and occasional wildfire smoke. Monitoring stations like this one track criteria pollutants to assess compliance with NAAQS. The station's location in Kootenai County provides representative data for the region's mixed urban and rural environment. Parameter coverage typically includes ozone and particulate matter, with siting designed to capture community exposure levels.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at the Kootenai Water District Building on West Lancaster Road, north of Hayden, Idaho, in Kootenai County.
As part of the EPA AQS network, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and nitrogen dioxide, in line with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare - Environment Division, which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which enforces National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Air monitoring helps track pollutant levels from sources like wood smoke, vehicles, and wildfires, ensuring compliance with health-based standards and informing local air quality management decisions.
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