Overview
Garden Valley Air Monitoring Station in Idaho, United States, is an operational facility managed by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare-Environment Division, providing ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA AQS network.
Garden Valley is an Air Monitoring Station located at 946 Banks Lowman Road in Boise County, Idaho, United States. It is operated by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare-Environment Division and is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network. The station contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which tracks criteria pollutants and other parameters to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. Monitoring stations like Garden Valley are sited to represent local air quality conditions, often in rural or background areas to assess regional transport and background levels. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. As a rural monitoring site in Idaho, Garden Valley plays a key role in understanding air quality in the mountainous western United States. Its data helps assess the impact of wildfires, agricultural activities, and regional pollution transport. The station supports public health protection and environmental management by providing continuous air quality information to regulators and the community.
Environmental context
Garden Valley is situated in a rural, forested area of Idaho, near the Boise National Forest. The local environment is influenced by seasonal wildfires, which can elevate particulate matter and ozone levels. The station's location provides background air quality data representative of the intermountain west, helping to distinguish local sources from regional transport. Monitoring in such areas is critical for understanding the impacts of climate change on air quality and for validating satellite and model data.
Frequently asked questions
Garden Valley Air Monitoring Station is located at 946 Banks Lowman Road in Boise County, Idaho, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, though specific parameters may vary.
The station is operated by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare-Environment Division, which is responsible for air quality monitoring in the state.
Air monitoring stations in the United States operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). They must follow siting criteria and quality assurance procedures to ensure data accuracy and representativeness.
Rural monitoring stations provide background air quality data that helps distinguish local pollution sources from regional transport. They are essential for assessing the impact of wildfires, agricultural emissions, and long-range pollution, and for validating air quality models.
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