Overview
Cortez - Health Dept is an operational air monitoring station in Cortez, Colorado, operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Cortez - Health Dept is an air monitoring station located at 106 W. North Street in Cortez, Montezuma County, Colorado. Operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, it is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station provides data on criteria pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating recent operational status. As a regulatory monitoring site, it typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and other criteria pollutants. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment manages a network of stations across the state to track air quality trends and inform public health advisories. Located in the Four Corners region, Cortez experiences air quality influences from local sources including traffic, agriculture, and occasional wildfire smoke. The station's data supports regional air quality management and provides valuable information for communities in Montezuma County. Continuous monitoring helps protect public health and ensures compliance with federal air quality standards.
Environmental context
The Cortez - Health Dept station operates within the US EPA's regulatory framework, monitoring criteria pollutants to meet NAAQS. Its siting in a small urban area with nearby agricultural and industrial activities provides representative data for local air quality. The station's reporting continuity supports trend analysis and public health protection in the Four Corners region.
Frequently asked questions
The Cortez - Health Dept air monitoring station is located at 106 W. North Street in Cortez, Montezuma County, Colorado, United States.
As part of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's network, the station typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and other pollutants regulated under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
The station provides data to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), helping to protect public health and inform air quality management decisions.
Cortez is located in the Four Corners region, where air quality can be affected by local sources like traffic, agriculture, and wildfires. Continuous monitoring helps track pollution trends and supports public health advisories for the community.
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