GRIDLEY - 608 COWEE AVENUE Air Monitoring Station, Gridley, California

GRIDLEY - 608 COWEE AVENUE is an air monitoring station located at 608 Cowee Avenue in Gridley, California, within Butte County. The station is operated by the California Air Resources Board and is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other air quality parameters across the United States. As an air monitoring station, it typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, in accordance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station may also collect meteorological data to support air quality modeling and forecasting. The California Air Resources Board ensures data quality and reporting continuity through rigorous protocols. The station serves the Gridley community and surrounding areas by providing critical data for public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and air quality management. Its location in the Sacramento Valley, an area with agricultural and urban influences, helps characterize regional air quality trends and supports efforts to reduce pollution exposure.

The station is situated in Gridley, a small city in the Sacramento Valley, where air quality can be affected by agricultural activities, wildfires, and transportation emissions. Monitoring in this region is important for tracking particulate matter and ozone levels, which are common concerns in California's Central Valley. The station's data contributes to the state's air quality planning and attainment demonstrations under the Clean Air Act.