Overview
Long Beach (South) is an air monitoring station in Long Beach, California, operated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. It tracks criteria pollutants and supports regional air quality management.
Long Beach (South) is an air monitoring station located at 1305 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. in Long Beach, California, within Los Angeles County. Operated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), this station is part of the extensive US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network that monitors ambient air quality across the United States. As a fixed-site monitor, it contributes to the national effort to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act, with SCAQMD overseeing local implementation. Typical monitoring at such stations includes criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting is designed to be representative of population exposure in the Long Beach area, which is influenced by port activities, industrial sources, and transportation corridors. Data from this station supports air quality forecasting and public health advisories. Long Beach (South) plays a key role in characterizing air quality in a region with significant emissions from the Port of Long Beach, refineries, and heavy traffic. The data collected helps inform regulatory actions and community awareness. As part of the SCAQMD network, it contributes to long-term trends analysis and policy development aimed at reducing air pollution and protecting public health in Southern California.
Environmental context
Long Beach (South) monitors air quality in a region heavily impacted by port operations, industrial facilities, and urban emissions. The station's parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants and may extend to speciation or meteorological parameters, depending on network design. Siting representativeness is critical for capturing population exposure near major sources. Reporting continuity through the AQS network ensures long-term data for trend analysis and regulatory compliance. The local environmental context includes high ozone and particulate matter levels, driven by diesel emissions and photochemical reactions.
Frequently asked questions
Long Beach (South) is located at 1305 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County.
The station measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as part of the US EPA Air Quality System.
The station is operated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), the local regulatory agency for air quality in Southern California.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Long Beach faces air quality challenges from port activities, refineries, and traffic. Monitoring helps track pollution levels, inform public health advisories, and support regulatory actions to reduce emissions.
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