Overview
Klamath Falls - Peterson Elementary School (KFP) is an operational air monitoring station in Altamont, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System n
Klamath Falls - Peterson Elementary School (KFP) is an air monitoring station located at 4856 Clinton Street in Altamont, Oregon, within Klamath County. Operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, the station is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess regional air quality. The station collects ambient air samples and reports data to the AQS, supporting compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Typical monitoring at such stations includes particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. Located in a residential area near an elementary school, the station provides representative air quality data for the Altamont community and surrounding Klamath Falls area. This monitoring supports public health protection and informs local air quality management decisions, particularly in a region influenced by agricultural activities and seasonal wildfires.
Environmental context
The station's location in a residential area near a school ensures representative sampling of population exposure. Its operation under the Oregon DEQ and EPA AQS framework guarantees adherence to federal monitoring protocols. The data contributes to understanding local air quality trends, especially regarding particulate matter from agricultural burning and wildfire smoke common in the Klamath Basin.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 4856 Clinton Street in Altamont, Oregon, within Klamath County, United States.
As part of the EPA Air Quality System, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which is responsible for ambient air quality monitoring in Oregon.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Air monitoring in Altamont helps track pollutants from agricultural activities and seasonal wildfires, protecting public health and supporting local air quality management decisions.
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