Overview
FLAGSTAFF THORPE PARK is an air monitoring station in Flagstaff, Arizona, operated by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
FLAGSTAFF THORPE PARK is an air monitoring station located in Flagstaff, Arizona, within Coconino County. Operated by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, it is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical monitoring at such stations includes ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's location in a residential park setting provides representative urban background data for Flagstaff. Flagstaff is situated at high elevation (around 7,000 feet) in the San Francisco Peaks region, with a climate influenced by monsoon patterns and winter snowpack. The monitoring data from this station supports local air quality management, public health assessments, and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Environmental context
Flagstaff's air quality is influenced by its high elevation, seasonal wildfire smoke, and winter inversions that can trap pollutants. The station's siting in Thorpe Park provides representative urban background measurements. Monitoring criteria pollutants here helps assess compliance with EPA standards and supports regional air quality planning in northern Arizona.
Frequently asked questions
FLAGSTAFF THORPE PARK is located at Thorpe Park in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. The coordinates are approximately 35.2079° N, -111.6556° W.
As part of the EPA Air Quality System, this station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Specific parameters may vary.
The station is operated by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and EPA regulations, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Stations report data to the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network.
Flagstaff's high elevation and seasonal wildfire smoke, along with winter inversions, can affect air quality. Monitoring helps protect public health and ensure compliance with EPA standards.
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