Overview
Healdsburg-Matheson is an operational air monitoring station in Healdsburg, California, reporting to the California Air Resources Board. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network for ambient air quality surveillance.
Healdsburg-Matheson is an air monitoring station located at 133 Matheson Street in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California. Operated under the California Air Resources Board, it is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network that monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station serves the Healdsburg area, providing data essential for assessing regional air quality and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's technical scope includes routine sampling of ambient air, with the most recent sample date recorded as September 30, 2025. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical California air monitoring stations track pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide. The California Air Resources Board oversees data collection and quality assurance, ensuring alignment with state and federal monitoring protocols. The station's siting in a residential-commercial area supports representative urban air quality assessment. Environmental monitoring in Healdsburg is influenced by local sources including traffic, agricultural activities, and seasonal wildfire smoke. Data from this station supports public health advisories and regulatory planning. As part of a dense monitoring network in California, it contributes to long-term trend analysis and air quality management in the North Bay region, aiding in the protection of community health and the environment.
Environmental context
Healdsburg is located in Sonoma County, a region known for wine production and agriculture, which can contribute to particulate matter and ozone precursors. The area also experiences seasonal wildfire smoke, impacting air quality. Monitoring at this station helps track these pollutants, supporting compliance with California's stringent air quality standards and informing public health actions. The station's urban siting provides representative data for population exposure assessment.
Frequently asked questions
The Healdsburg-Matheson air monitoring station is located at 133 Matheson Street in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California, United States.
The station reports to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which oversees air quality monitoring across the state as part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network.
Typical California air monitoring stations measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Data from this station helps assess regional air quality and guide regulatory actions.
Healdsburg is in Sonoma County, an area with agricultural activities and seasonal wildfire smoke. Monitoring helps track pollutants from these sources, supporting public health advisories and long-term air quality management in the North Bay region.
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