Overview
FORT COLLINS - CSU - Edison is an operational air monitoring station in Fort Collins, Colorado, managed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network
FORT COLLINS - CSU - Edison is an air monitoring station located at 251 Edison Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. Operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, this station is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network that supports the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station contributes to the assessment of criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters in the Front Range region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As part of the Colorado monitoring network, it typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines for representativeness, ensuring data reflects local air quality conditions. Recent sampling data is available through September 2025. Located in Larimer County, the station serves the Fort Collins urban area and surrounding communities. The data collected supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and air quality trend analysis. This monitoring is critical for understanding the impacts of local emissions sources, including transportation, industrial activities, and agricultural operations common in northern Colorado.
Environmental context
The Fort Collins area experiences a semi-arid climate with frequent temperature inversions that can trap pollutants near the surface, particularly in winter. The region's air quality is influenced by urban emissions from transportation and residential sources, as well as agricultural activities and occasional wildfires. Monitoring stations like CSU-Edison provide essential data on ozone and particulate matter, which are key concerns for public health and regulatory compliance under the EPA's NAAQS. The station's location near Colorado State University allows for collaboration with academic research on atmospheric chemistry and air quality modeling.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 251 Edison Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, within Larimer County.
As part of the Colorado air monitoring network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, following EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS).
The station provides continuous ambient air quality data used for public health advisories, regulatory compliance assessments, and trend analysis to support air quality improvement strategies in northern Colorado.
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