French Town - Beckwith Air Monitoring Station, Frenchtown, Montana

French Town - Beckwith is an air monitoring station located at 16134 Beckwith St in Frenchtown, Montana, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, operated by the MT Dept of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division. The station contributes to the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which tracks criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is situated in Missoula County, an area with a mix of urban, industrial, and agricultural influences. Air monitoring in this region typically focuses on pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, ozone, and nitrogen dioxide, given the proximity to transportation corridors and seasonal wildfire smoke. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. As part of Montana's air quality network, French Town - Beckwith supports public health protection by providing real-time and historical data for regulatory compliance and community awareness. The data helps inform air quality forecasts and alerts, particularly during wildfire seasons, and contributes to long-term trend analysis for the region.

Frenchtown, Montana, is located in the Clark Fork River valley, surrounded by forested mountains and agricultural land. Air quality in the area can be affected by wood smoke from residential heating, agricultural burning, and occasional wildfire smoke. The monitoring station's placement helps assess exposure to fine particulate matter and other pollutants, supporting the state's efforts to meet EPA standards and protect public health.