CORONA DE TUCSON Air Monitoring Station, Corona de Tucson, Arizona

CORONA DE TUCSON is an air monitoring station located at 22000 S Houghton Rd in Corona de Tucson, Arizona, United States. It operates under the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality, contributing to the national air quality monitoring network. The station is part of a broader effort to track criteria pollutants and support regulatory compliance with US EPA standards. The station collects ambient air samples and reports data to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). As a fixed-site monitor, it provides representative measurements for the surrounding area. The most recent sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. Typical parameters measured at such stations include ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, though specific parameters for this site are not detailed. This monitoring station serves the community of Corona de Tucson and the greater Pima County region. Data from this station supports public health advisories, air quality index reporting, and regulatory assessments. Its location in a semi-arid environment helps track dust and ozone levels, which are relevant for local air quality management.

Corona de Tucson is located in a semi-arid region of Arizona, where air quality can be influenced by dust from dry soils, vehicle emissions, and regional transport of pollutants. The station's siting is representative of suburban residential areas, providing data on ozone and particulate matter that are key concerns in the region. Monitoring supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and helps inform local air quality alerts.