Overview
Davis-UCD Campus is an operational air monitoring station in Yolo County, California, operated under the California Air Resources Board. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA AQS network.
Davis-UCD Campus is an air monitoring station located on the University of California, Davis campus, near Campbell Road west of Highway 113. It is part of the California Air Resources Board's monitoring network and contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station is situated in Yolo County, California, a region with agricultural and urban influences. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the California Air Resources Board and the US EPA, which mandate monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. As a fixed-site monitor, it provides continuous data for assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality. This monitoring station supports public health by providing data used for air quality forecasts, regulatory compliance, and research. Its location on the UC Davis campus allows for integration with academic studies on air pollution and climate. The data contributes to regional air quality management and informs policy decisions in California.
Environmental context
The station monitors ambient air quality in the Sacramento Valley, an area influenced by agricultural emissions, transportation, and seasonal wildfires. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants (ozone, PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen dioxide) and meteorological parameters. Siting representativeness is critical for capturing urban and agricultural impacts. Reporting continuity ensures compliance with EPA and CARB standards.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located on the University of California, Davis campus, near Campbell Road west of Highway 113 and south of Hutchison Drive, in Yolo County, California.
As part of the California Air Resources Board network, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and nitrogen dioxide, following US EPA standards.
The station is operated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which is responsible for air quality monitoring across the state.
Air monitoring in California is governed by the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and the California Clean Air Act, with CARB implementing monitoring programs to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
The station provides continuous data used for air quality forecasting, regulatory compliance assessments, and public health advisories, supporting regional air quality management in the Sacramento Valley.
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