Overview
High School Air Monitoring Station in Scottsdale, Arizona, is an operational air quality monitoring site managed by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, providing data on ambient air pollutants.
High School Air Monitoring Station is an operational air monitoring station located at 4827 North Country Club Drive in Scottsdale, Arizona, within Maricopa County. The station is part of the broader U.S. air quality monitoring network and is managed by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation. It serves as a fixed-site monitor for ambient air quality in the region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical stations in Arizona monitor ozone and PM2.5 to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating recent and ongoing data collection. Located in the Phoenix metropolitan area, this station contributes to understanding air quality in a region characterized by high summer temperatures, vehicle emissions, and occasional dust events. Data from this site supports public health advisories and regulatory assessments, helping to protect the local community and inform air quality management decisions in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and surrounding areas.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Scottsdale, Arizona, a city in the Sonoran Desert with a hot semi-arid climate. Air quality in the region is influenced by urban emissions from the Phoenix metro area, including traffic and industrial sources, as well as natural dust and wildfire smoke. Monitoring at this site helps track ozone and particulate matter levels, which are key concerns for public health and regulatory compliance under the EPA's AQS network.
Frequently asked questions
The High School Air Monitoring Station is located at 4827 North Country Club Drive, Scottsdale, Arizona 85256, within Maricopa County.
As an air monitoring station, it measures ambient air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and other criteria pollutants to assess air quality and compliance with EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona.
The station operates under the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which enforces National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
It provides critical data on air quality in the Phoenix metropolitan area, supporting public health advisories and regulatory compliance for the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and surrounding regions.
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