Overview
The Intersection of I-25 and Cimmaron Street air monitoring station in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is an operational facility managed by the City of Colorado Springs. It contributes to local ambient air quality surveillance under the US EPA Air Quali
The Intersection of I-25 and Cimmaron Street air monitoring station is located at 700 South Conejos Street in Colorado Springs, Colorado, within El Paso County. Operated by the City of Colorado Springs, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). 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. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality, particularly near major transportation corridors like I-25, which is a significant source of vehicular emissions in the region. The station plays a key role in supporting public health and environmental policy in Colorado Springs. Data collected helps inform local air quality management decisions, including attainment status for NAAQS and community exposure assessments. Continuous operation ensures long-term trend analysis and regulatory compliance reporting.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a semi-arid climate at the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains, where meteorological conditions like temperature inversions can trap pollutants. The nearby I-25 corridor contributes to traffic-related emissions, while regional sources include industrial activities and wildfires. Monitoring at this site helps characterize urban air quality in a growing city, supporting the EPA's AQS network for criteria pollutant surveillance and regulatory compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 700 South Conejos Street in Colorado Springs, Colorado, near the intersection of I-25 and Cimmaron Street.
As part of the EPA AQS network, it typically measures criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead.
The station is operated by the City of Colorado Springs, which is the reporting agency for the data collected.
The station operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) and complies with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as per the Clean Air Act.
Monitoring near major highways like I-25 helps assess traffic-related air pollution impacts on public health and supports attainment status determinations for NAAQS in urban areas.
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