Overview
Fort Collins - CSU - S. Mason is an operational air monitoring station in Fort Collins, Colorado, managed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Fort Collins - CSU - S. Mason is an air monitoring station located at 708 S. Mason St. in Fort Collins, Colorado, within the United States. Operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, this station is part of the national air quality monitoring network that supports the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station is currently operational and provides critical data on ambient air quality in the region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and the EPA's monitoring requirements, which mandate the measurement of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical urban monitoring stations in Colorado also track meteorological variables like wind speed and direction to support air quality modeling and forecasting. This station plays a key role in assessing air quality in Fort Collins, a growing city in Larimer County. Data from this station helps inform public health advisories, support compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), and contribute to regional air quality management. The station's location near Colorado State University enhances its value for research and community engagement.
Environmental context
Fort Collins is located in the Front Range urban corridor of Colorado, where air quality can be affected by emissions from transportation, industry, and agriculture, as well as by meteorological conditions like temperature inversions and wildfire smoke. The station's siting in a mixed residential and commercial area provides representative data for population exposure. Monitoring at this site supports the characterization of ozone and particulate matter trends, which are key concerns in the region due to occasional exceedances of federal standards.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 708 S. Mason St. in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, within Larimer County.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, along with meteorological parameters, though specific parameters are not detailed.
The station is operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and follow EPA regulations, including the Air Quality System (AQS) network requirements and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Air monitoring in Fort Collins helps track pollutants like ozone and particulate matter, which can affect public health and are influenced by local sources such as traffic and wildfires, supporting compliance with air quality standards.
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