King City 2 Air Monitoring Station, King City, California | United States

King City 2 is an air monitoring station located at 415 Pearl Street in King City, Monterey County, California. Operated by the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District (APCD), this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is currently operational and contributes to regional air quality assessment. As part of the California air monitoring network, King City 2 likely measures key pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide, following EPA-approved methods. The station's siting is designed to be representative of local air quality, often placed in areas with significant population exposure or emission sources. The last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. The station plays a vital role in protecting public health and the environment in the Salinas Valley region. Data from King City 2 supports air quality forecasting, regulatory compliance, and community awareness. Its location in an agricultural area helps monitor the impact of farming activities and seasonal wildfires on air quality, contributing to the state's comprehensive monitoring strategy.

King City is located in the Salinas Valley, a major agricultural region in California. The area experiences air quality challenges from agricultural emissions, including dust and ammonia, as well as ozone transport from the San Francisco Bay Area. The Monterey Bay Unified APCD operates this station to monitor these pollutants and assess compliance with state and federal standards. The station's data helps inform local air quality management and public health advisories.