Copper View Air Monitoring Station, Midvale, Utah | Environmental Monitoring

Copper View is an air monitoring station located at 8449 S. Monroe St. in Midvale, Utah, within the United States. The station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. It serves the Salt Lake County region, a metropolitan area with diverse industrial and urban sources. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Monitoring stations like Copper View typically measure a subset of these pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Copper View contributes to the environmental monitoring infrastructure in Utah, supporting public health and regulatory compliance. Its location in Midvale provides representative data for the Salt Lake Valley, an area with air quality challenges due to inversions and vehicle emissions. The station's data aids in informing local air quality management and community awareness.

Copper View operates in the Salt Lake Valley, which experiences periodic winter inversions that trap pollutants near the surface, leading to elevated particulate matter levels. The station's siting is representative of urban background conditions, providing data on criteria pollutants relevant to the region's air quality challenges. Monitoring continuity is supported by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, ensuring consistent reporting to the EPA AQS network.