Overview
La Pine - Rural Fire Protection District #103 (LFD) is an air monitoring station in Oregon, United States. It is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and provides ambient air quality data for the region.
La Pine - Rural Fire Protection District #103 (LFD) is an air monitoring station located in La Pine, Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. The station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, managed by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It serves to measure criteria pollutants and support compliance with the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which standardizes monitoring methods and data reporting across the country. Typical air monitoring stations in Oregon measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. The data collected supports air quality management, public health advisories, and regional planning efforts. This station plays a key role in monitoring air quality in the La Pine area, which is influenced by local sources such as wood burning, transportation, and occasional wildfire smoke. The data helps inform the community about air quality conditions and supports the Oregon DEQ's efforts to maintain compliance with federal standards. The station contributes to the broader national network that tracks long-term air quality trends.
Environmental context
The La Pine area is located in central Oregon, characterized by a high desert climate with cold winters and dry summers. Local air quality can be affected by residential wood burning, agricultural activities, and seasonal wildfires. The monitoring station provides critical data on particulate matter and other pollutants, helping to assess the impact of these sources on public health. The station's siting is representative of suburban and rural conditions, complementing urban monitors in nearby Bend and Redmond.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 15990 Burgess Road, La Pine, Deschutes County, Oregon, United States.
As part of the Oregon DEQ network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, though specific parameters may vary.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
The station operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for monitoring methods, quality assurance, and data reporting to ensure compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
The station provides real-time and historical air quality data that supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and regional planning. It helps track pollution trends and assess the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies.
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