Overview
The Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Reservation Air Monitoring Station in California monitors ambient air quality on tribal lands. It is part of the U.S. EPA's national air monitoring network, providing data for regulatory compliance and public health prot
The Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Reservation Air Monitoring Station is an operational air quality monitoring facility located at 1101 E-SHA Lane in Lone Pine, California, within Inyo County. Operated under the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) framework, this station serves the tribal community by tracking criteria pollutants and supporting compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a small-scale monitoring site, it contributes to the broader network of over 4,000 stations nationwide. While specific technical parameters are not detailed in the available data, the station operates within the regulatory context of the Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring guidelines. Typical air monitoring stations in California measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating recent active data collection. This monitoring station plays a vital role in assessing air quality on the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Reservation, a rural area near the Sierra Nevada mountains. The data collected helps protect the health of tribal members and supports environmental management decisions. Its location in a remote, high-desert region provides valuable baseline air quality information away from major urban pollution sources.
Environmental context
The Lone Pine area is situated in the Owens Valley, a high desert region east of the Sierra Nevada. Local air quality can be influenced by dust from dry lake beds, wildfire smoke, and occasional inversions. The monitoring station's siting is representative of rural background conditions, providing critical data for understanding regional air pollution transport. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, though speciation and meteorological measurements may vary. Reporting continuity is essential for tracking long-term trends and assessing compliance with federal standards.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1101 E-SHA Lane in Lone Pine, California, within Inyo County, on the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Reservation.
Typical EPA air monitoring stations measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides.
The station is part of the U.S. EPA's national Air Quality System (AQS) network, often managed by state or tribal environmental agencies.
Air monitoring on tribal lands is governed by the Clean Air Act and EPA regulations, including the Tribal Authority Rule. Stations must comply with EPA monitoring guidelines and report data to the AQS database.
The station provides ambient air quality data for the reservation and surrounding rural area, helping to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and protect public health.
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