EAST OF BASIN F Air Monitoring Station, Commerce City, Colorado

EAST OF BASIN F is an air monitoring station situated at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Commerce City, Colorado, United States. The facility is part of the national air quality monitoring network and is operated under the oversight of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal (US Army). As an air monitoring station, it contributes to the assessment of ambient air quality in the region. The station operates within the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) monitoring network. It likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The facility's location at a former military arsenal provides unique context for monitoring potential industrial contaminants. Environmental monitoring at this site supports community health and environmental management in the Denver metropolitan area. The data collected helps track air quality trends and ensures compliance with federal regulations. This station plays a role in protecting public health and the environment in Commerce City and surrounding areas.

The station is located at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, a former chemical weapons manufacturing facility that is now a Superfund site and wildlife refuge. Air monitoring here is critical for tracking contaminants from historical industrial activities and ongoing remediation efforts. The site's proximity to Denver and Commerce City means monitoring also captures urban and industrial emissions, supporting regional air quality management.