Overview
FIREHOUSE #6 is an air monitoring station in Denver, Colorado, operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. It is part of the US EPA Air Quality System network, monitoring criteria pollutants to assess regional air quality.
FIREHOUSE #6 is an air monitoring station located at 1300 Blake St. in Denver, Colorado, United States. Operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, this station is part of the national Air Quality System (AQS) network managed by the US EPA. As an operational monitoring site, it contributes to the assessment of ambient air quality in the Denver metropolitan area, a region with notable urban and industrial emissions. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. Typical air monitoring stations in this network measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The data collected supports compliance monitoring, public health advisories, and air quality trend analysis. Denver's location in the Rocky Mountain region also makes monitoring important for understanding local meteorological influences on pollutant dispersion. Environmental monitoring at FIREHOUSE #6 provides critical data for assessing air quality impacts on public health and the environment in downtown Denver. The station's location near urban traffic and commercial activities helps characterize exposure levels for nearby populations. Continuous operation ensures long-term data records that support regulatory decisions and community awareness of air quality conditions.
Environmental context
Denver's air quality is influenced by a combination of urban emissions, industrial activity, and geographic factors such as the Rocky Mountain foothills, which can trap pollutants. The region faces challenges with ozone and particulate matter, particularly during summer months. Monitoring stations like FIREHOUSE #6 provide essential data on criteria pollutants, supporting the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and local health advisories. The station's siting in a downtown area ensures representative sampling of population exposure.
Frequently asked questions
FIREHOUSE #6 is located at 1300 Blake St. in Denver, Colorado, United States.
As part of the EPA Air Quality System, FIREHOUSE #6 typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
The station is operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network.
Denver's air quality is affected by urban emissions, industrial sources, and geographic factors that can trap pollutants. Monitoring helps assess compliance with health standards and informs public health advisories.
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