Overview
Glen Oaks is an operational air monitoring station in Pahrump, Nevada, operated under the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. It provides ambient air quality data for regulatory compliance and public health assessment.
Glen Oaks is an air monitoring station located at 410 South Glenoaks Street in Pahrump, Nevada, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, operated by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. The station contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating recent operational status. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Nevada measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's siting in Pahrump, a rural community in Nye County, provides representative data for the region's air quality, influenced by local sources like transportation and dust from arid conditions. As part of the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection's network, Glen Oaks supports environmental management and public health protection. The data collected helps inform regulatory decisions, air quality forecasts, and community awareness. The station's ongoing operation ensures continuity in monitoring, which is critical for tracking long-term trends and assessing the effectiveness of air quality policies in the region.
Environmental context
Pahrump is located in the Mojave Desert, characterized by arid conditions and frequent dust events. Air monitoring in this region focuses on particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) from windblown dust and local sources, as well as ozone transported from urban areas. The Glen Oaks station provides representative siting for rural background levels, complementing urban monitors in Las Vegas. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, with speciation and meteorological data collected at select sites to support source apportionment and regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
The Glen Oaks air monitoring station is located at 410 South Glenoaks Street in Pahrump, Nevada, United States.
Typical air monitoring stations in Nevada measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
The station is operated by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The station provides continuous ambient air quality data that supports regulatory compliance, air quality forecasting, and public health assessments in the Pahrump region.
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