Overview
Liberty High School Air Monitoring Station in Henderson, Nevada, is an operational facility within the Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability network, providing ambient air quality data for the Las Vegas Valley.
Liberty High School Air Monitoring Station is an operational air quality monitoring facility located at 3700 Liberty Heights Ave. in Henderson, Nevada. It is part of the Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) monitoring network, which supports regional air quality management in the Las Vegas Valley. The station represents a typical urban-scale monitoring site within the U.S. EPA Air Quality System (AQS) framework. The station operates under the regulatory oversight of the Clark County DES, which reports data to the EPA AQS. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical monitoring at such sites includes criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, as well as meteorological parameters. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating recent operational status. As part of the Clark County network, this station contributes to the characterization of air quality in a rapidly growing urban area influenced by transportation, industrial activity, and desert climate conditions. The data supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and regional air quality planning. Its location at a high school allows for community-relevant monitoring, particularly for sensitive populations.
Environmental context
Henderson, Nevada, is situated in the Mojave Desert within the Las Vegas Valley, an area prone to temperature inversions and high ozone formation due to intense sunlight and vehicle emissions. The Clark County DES network monitors air quality to address federal and state standards, focusing on ozone and particulate matter. The Liberty High School site provides representative data for a suburban residential area, aiding in the assessment of population exposure and the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 3700 Liberty Heights Ave. in Henderson, Nevada, within Clark County, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, along with meteorological parameters, to assess ambient air quality.
The station is operated by the Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES), which reports data to the U.S. EPA Air Quality System (AQS).
The station operates under the U.S. Clean Air Act and the EPA AQS network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants. Clark County DES ensures compliance with these standards.
Henderson is in the Las Vegas Valley, where desert climate and urban emissions contribute to ozone and particulate matter challenges. Monitoring supports public health protection and regulatory compliance.
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