Overview
Fallon Air Monitoring Station in Fallon, Nevada, is an operational facility under the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, providing ambient air quality data for the region.
Fallon Air Monitoring Station is an operational air monitoring facility located at 280 South Russell Street in Fallon, Churchill County, Nevada. Operated under the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, it is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network that monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess ambient air quality. The station collects air samples and reports data to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, with the most recent sample date recorded as June 30, 2025. As part of the US EPA AQS network, it follows standardized methods for monitoring pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, ensuring data comparability across the national network. This monitoring station serves the Fallon community and surrounding areas by providing essential air quality information that supports public health advisories and regulatory compliance. Its data contributes to state and national air quality assessments, helping to track trends and inform environmental policy decisions.
Environmental context
Fallon is located in the Great Basin desert region of Nevada, where air quality can be influenced by agricultural activities, dust from dry lake beds, and occasional wildfires. The monitoring station's placement in a residential area provides representative data for population exposure. Its parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants like PM2.5 and ozone, which are critical for assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Frequently asked questions
The Fallon Air Monitoring Station is located at 280 South Russell Street in Fallon, Churchill County, Nevada, United States.
The station is operated under the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, which reports data to the US EPA Air Quality System.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, along with meteorological parameters.
Data from the station is used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and to inform public health advisories and air quality management decisions in Nevada.
The AQS is a national database managed by the US EPA that stores ambient air quality data from thousands of monitoring stations across the United States, used for regulatory compliance and research.
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