Overview
Lucerne Valley-Middle School is an operational air monitoring station in Lucerne Valley, California, operated by the Mojave Desert AQMD. It provides ambient air quality data for the San Bernardino County region.
Lucerne Valley-Middle School is an air monitoring station located in Lucerne Valley, California, within San Bernardino County. Operated by the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (AQMD), 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 September 30, 2025, indicating recent operational status. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, air monitoring stations in the Mojave Desert region typically track ozone, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), and meteorological data. The Mojave Desert AQMD is responsible for air quality regulation in the high desert area of Southern California, focusing on emissions from transportation, industrial sources, and natural dust. This monitoring station serves the Lucerne Valley community by providing data that informs local air quality reports and health advisories. Its location near a middle school underscores the importance of monitoring air quality in populated areas to protect public health. The station contributes to the regional understanding of air pollution patterns, especially in a desert environment prone to dust and wildfire smoke events.
Environmental context
Lucerne Valley is located in the Mojave Desert, a region characterized by arid conditions, high temperatures, and occasional dust storms. Air quality in this area is influenced by local sources such as vehicular emissions, agricultural activities, and natural dust, as well as transported pollutants from the Los Angeles Basin. The Mojave Desert AQMD operates monitoring stations to track ozone, particulate matter, and other pollutants, ensuring compliance with federal and state standards. This station's data supports public health protection and regulatory decision-making in a region with unique environmental challenges.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at Middle School, 8560 Aliento, Lucerne Valley, California, in San Bernardino County, United States.
The station is operated by the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (AQMD), which oversees air quality in the Mojave Desert region of California.
Typical air monitoring stations in the Mojave Desert AQMD network measure ozone, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), and meteorological parameters such as wind speed and direction.
The station is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which collects ambient air quality data from thousands of monitors nationwide to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Lucerne Valley's desert environment is prone to dust and wildfire smoke, and nearby transportation and agricultural activities contribute to emissions. Monitoring helps protect public health and supports regulatory actions to maintain air quality standards.
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