Overview
Lone Pine PM is an air monitoring station in Lone Pine, California, operated by the Great Basin Unified APCD. It provides criteria pollutant monitoring as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Lone Pine PM is an air monitoring station located at 501 E. Locust Street in Lone Pine, California, within Inyo County. The station is operated by the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District and is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors ambient air quality across the United States. As a PM monitoring site, it focuses on measuring particulate matter, a key criteria pollutant under the Clean Air Act. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), which set limits for particulate matter and other pollutants to protect public health and the environment. The Great Basin Unified APCD oversees air quality in the region, which includes areas with unique geographical and meteorological conditions. The station's last reported sample date was June 16, 2021, indicating ongoing data collection. Lone Pine PM contributes to the regional air quality monitoring network, providing data essential for assessing compliance with NAAQS and understanding local air pollution patterns. The station's location near a hospital underscores its role in protecting vulnerable populations. Its data supports public health advisories and regulatory decisions in the Great Basin region.
Environmental context
The Lone Pine PM station is situated in the Owens Valley of California, a region characterized by arid climate and frequent dust events from dry lake beds. Particulate matter monitoring is critical here due to natural and anthropogenic sources, including windblown dust and local emissions. The station's siting near a hospital ensures representative sampling of population exposure. Under the US EPA AQS network, the station contributes to long-term trends analysis and regulatory compliance for PM standards.
Frequently asked questions
Lone Pine PM is located at 501 E. Locust Street in Lone Pine, California, within Inyo County. The station is situated near the hospital, providing representative air quality data for the community.
Lone Pine PM is an air monitoring station that measures particulate matter (PM) as part of the US EPA Air Quality System. It focuses on criteria pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated by the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District, which oversees air quality management in the Great Basin region of California.
Lone Pine PM operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which implements the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants like particulate matter.
Lone Pine is in the Owens Valley, an area prone to dust events from dry lake beds. PM monitoring helps protect public health, especially for vulnerable populations near the hospital, and supports regional air quality management.
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