Overview
Lancaster-Division Street is an operational air monitoring station in Lancaster, California, operated by the Antelope Valley APCD. It provides ambient air quality data for the Los Angeles County region.
Lancaster-Division Street is an air monitoring station located at 43301 Division Street in Lancaster, California, within Los Angeles County. Operated by the Antelope Valley Air Pollution Control District (APCD), this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is December 31, 2021, indicating recent operational activity. As a fixed-site monitor, it contributes to the spatial representation of air quality in the Antelope Valley region, which experiences unique meteorological conditions due to its high desert location. Typical measurements at such stations include ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide, though specific parameters are not detailed here. Environmental monitoring in this area is critical due to the region's growing population and proximity to major transportation corridors and industrial sources. Data from Lancaster-Division Street supports local air quality management, public health advisories, and regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act. The station's role in the AQS network helps track long-term trends and inform policy decisions for the Antelope Valley and greater Los Angeles area.
Environmental context
The Antelope Valley region, where Lancaster is situated, experiences a high desert climate with frequent temperature inversions that can trap pollutants near the surface. Air monitoring stations like Lancaster-Division Street are essential for measuring ozone and particulate matter, which are influenced by local emissions from vehicles, agriculture, and industrial activities. The station's siting in a residential-commercial area provides representative data for population exposure assessments, supporting the EPA's goal of protecting public health and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 43301 Division Street in Lancaster, California, within Los Angeles County, United States.
The station is operated by the Antelope Valley Air Pollution Control District (APCD), a local regulatory agency responsible for air quality management in the Antelope Valley region.
The station provides data used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act, supporting local and federal air quality management and public health protection.
The Antelope Valley APCD is the local air district responsible for monitoring air quality, issuing permits, and enforcing regulations in the Antelope Valley area, including operation of monitoring stations like Lancaster-Division Street.
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