Overview
Crockett - Kendall Ave is an air monitoring station in Crockett, California, operated by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the regional monitoring network.
Crockett - Kendall Ave is an air monitoring station located in Crockett, California, within Contra Costa County. Operated by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), it is part of a regional network that monitors ambient air quality to protect public health and the environment. The station is situated in an area with industrial and urban influences, including nearby refineries and transportation corridors. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and lead. BAAQMD maintains a comprehensive monitoring network that includes multiple stations across the San Francisco Bay Area, with Crockett - Kendall Ave contributing to the characterization of air quality in the eastern part of the region. The station's last reported sample date is February 29, 2024, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring in Crockett is significant due to the area's industrial activity and proximity to major highways. The data collected supports regulatory compliance, health advisories, and community awareness. As part of the BAAQMD network, this station helps track trends and inform air quality management decisions in a region known for its diverse emission sources and meteorological conditions.
Environmental context
Crockett is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, a region with complex air quality challenges due to industrial emissions, vehicle traffic, and marine influences. The Contra Costa County area hosts oil refineries, chemical plants, and shipping ports, contributing to ozone and particulate matter formation. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District operates a dense monitoring network to track criteria pollutants and support compliance with federal and state standards. The Crockett - Kendall Ave station provides representative data for the eastern subregion, helping to assess local exposure and regional transport of pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located on Kendall Avenue in Crockett, California, within Contra Costa County. Its coordinates are approximately 38.0549 N, 122.2332 W.
As part of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District network, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide, in accordance with EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), the regional agency responsible for air quality regulation in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). Stations measure criteria pollutants and other parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Crockett is near industrial sources such as refineries and highways, making air monitoring essential for assessing local exposure to pollutants, protecting public health, and informing regulatory actions by the BAAQMD.
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