Overview
Eastwood is an air monitoring station in Phoenix, Arizona, operated by Maricopa County Air Quality. It is part of the NEAR ROAD network, providing data on criteria pollutants and air quality trends.
Eastwood is an air monitoring station located at 4135 S 36th Street in Phoenix, Arizona, within Maricopa County. Operated by the Maricopa County Air Quality Department, it is part of the NEAR ROAD network, which focuses on monitoring air quality near major roadways to assess traffic-related pollution impacts. The station is operational and contributes to the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) monitoring network. As a NEAR ROAD station, Eastwood typically measures criteria pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The station's siting near roadways provides representative data for assessing population exposure to vehicular emissions. The reporting agency ensures data continuity and compliance with EPA quality assurance standards. The station plays a key role in supporting local air quality management in the Phoenix metropolitan area, a region known for challenges with ozone and particulate matter. Data from Eastwood helps inform public health advisories and regulatory decisions. Its location in a densely populated urban area underscores its importance for community-level environmental monitoring.
Environmental context
The Phoenix metropolitan area experiences frequent high ozone and particulate matter episodes due to intense sunlight, vehicle emissions, and geographic trapping. The NEAR ROAD network, including Eastwood, provides critical data on near-source pollution, helping to evaluate the effectiveness of emission control strategies. Monitoring at this station supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs local air quality action plans.
Frequently asked questions
The Eastwood air monitoring station is located at 4135 S 36th Street, Phoenix, Arizona, in Maricopa County, United States.
As a NEAR ROAD station, Eastwood typically measures criteria pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), which are regulated under the Clean Air Act.
The Eastwood station is operated by the Maricopa County Air Quality Department, which reports data to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS).
The NEAR ROAD network is a US EPA program that establishes air monitoring stations near major roadways to assess traffic-related air pollution and its impact on public health.
Eastwood provides data that helps determine compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports local air quality management decisions in the Phoenix area.
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