Overview
FORT COLLINS - WEST is an air monitoring station in Fort Collins, Colorado, operated under the US EPA AQS network. It provides ambient air quality data for the region, supporting regulatory compliance and public health.
FORT COLLINS - WEST is an air monitoring station located at 3416 La Porte Avenue in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. It is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network, which operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) framework. The station is operational and serves the Larimer County area, contributing to the assessment of criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters. The station is managed by Eastern Research Group, a reporting agency that ensures data collection and submission to the EPA. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Colorado track pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's location in a residential area near La Porte Avenue provides representative sampling for urban air quality. This monitoring station plays a key role in supporting the Clean Air Act and local air quality management. Data from FORT COLLINS - WEST helps inform public health advisories, regulatory decisions, and research on air pollution trends. Its continuous operation ensures long-term records that are vital for understanding environmental changes and protecting community health.
Environmental context
Fort Collins is situated in the Front Range urban corridor, where air quality can be affected by vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and agricultural sources. The region occasionally experiences ozone exceedances during summer months due to precursor emissions and meteorological conditions. This station's monitoring of criteria pollutants helps track compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports state implementation plans for air quality improvement.
Frequently asked questions
FORT COLLINS - WEST is located at 3416 La Porte Avenue in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. It operates within Larimer County and is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network.
Typical air monitoring stations in Colorado measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station may also monitor meteorological parameters.
The station is operated under the reporting agency Eastern Research Group, which manages data collection and submission to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS).
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Data is submitted to the EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which supports regulatory compliance and public reporting.
The station provides continuous ambient air quality data that helps track compliance with NAAQS, informs public health advisories, and supports state implementation plans for reducing air pollution in the Front Range region.
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