Overview
Lakeport-S. Main Street is an operational air monitoring station in Lakeport, California, operated under the California Air Resources Board. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Lakeport-S. Main Street is an air monitoring station located at 2617 S. Main Street in Lakeport, California, within Lake County. The station is part of the California Air Resources Board's monitoring network and contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and California's stringent air quality standards. Typical monitoring at such stations includes ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's last reported sample date is December 31, 2024, indicating recent and ongoing data collection. Lakeport is situated in a rural area near Clear Lake, California's largest natural freshwater lake. The region's air quality can be influenced by local sources such as agricultural activities, wildfires, and transportation. This monitoring station plays a key role in assessing regional air quality trends and supporting public health advisories.
Environmental context
Lakeport-S. Main Street monitors ambient air quality in a rural lakeside community. The station's data helps track pollutants from local agricultural operations, vehicle emissions, and seasonal wildfire smoke. As part of the California Air Resources Board network, it supports compliance with state and federal air quality standards, particularly for ozone and particulate matter, which are of concern in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 2617 S. Main Street, Lakeport, California 95453, in Lake County.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in line with US EPA standards.
The station is operated by the California Air Resources Board, which manages a statewide network of air quality monitoring stations.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants and monitoring methods.
Lakeport's air quality can be affected by local agriculture, wildfires, and transportation. Monitoring provides data to protect public health and ensure compliance with air quality standards.
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