Overview
Indio Amistad High School is an operational air monitoring station in Indio, California, managed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. It provides ambient air quality data for the Riverside County area.
Indio Amistad High School is an air monitoring station located at 44801 Golf Center Parkway in Indio, California, within Riverside County. Operated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network. It contributes to regional air quality surveillance in the Coachella Valley, a desert area subject to particulate matter and ozone challenges. The station monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters as part of SCAQMD's extensive network, which includes over 30 stations across Southern California. The last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating recent operational activity. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical SCAQMD stations track ozone, PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide, aligning with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This station serves the community by providing data for air quality index reporting and regulatory compliance. Its location near a high school underscores the importance of monitoring in populated areas to protect public health. The data supports SCAQMD's efforts to reduce emissions and improve air quality in the South Coast Air Basin, a region with historically high pollution levels.
Environmental context
The Coachella Valley, where Indio is located, experiences high temperatures and frequent dust events, making particulate matter monitoring critical. The region also faces ozone challenges due to precursor emissions from vehicles and industrial sources. As part of the South Coast Air Quality Management District's network, this station helps track compliance with federal and state air quality standards, supporting public health advisories and emission reduction strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 44801 Golf Center Parkway, Indio, California 92201, in Riverside County.
The station is operated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), which manages air quality in the South Coast Air Basin.
SCAQMD stations typically monitor criteria pollutants such as ozone, PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide under the US EPA AQS network.
The station is part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and provides data for air quality index reporting.
Indio is in the Coachella Valley, a region prone to high particulate matter from dust and ozone from vehicle emissions. Monitoring helps protect public health and guide emission reduction efforts.
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