Overview
Manteca Air Monitoring Station in California, operated by the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District, provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA AQS network.
Manteca Air Monitoring Station is an ambient air quality monitoring facility located at 530 Fishback Road in Manteca, California, within San Joaquin County. It is part of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports regulatory compliance and public health protection. The station is operated by the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District, the local agency responsible for managing air quality in the San Joaquin Valley air basin. The station operates under the framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring regulations, which mandate criteria pollutant measurements such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. As part of a regional network, Manteca contributes to the characterization of air quality in a region known for agricultural emissions and transport-related pollution. The station's last reported sample date is March 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Manteca's monitoring data supports the San Joaquin Valley's efforts to attain federal air quality standards, particularly for ozone and PM2.5. The station provides essential information for public health advisories, emission reduction strategies, and regional air quality planning. Its location in a mixed urban-agricultural area makes it representative of typical exposure conditions for local communities.
Environmental context
The San Joaquin Valley faces significant air quality challenges due to a combination of agricultural emissions, vehicle traffic, and geographic conditions that trap pollutants. Manteca's monitoring station is positioned to capture both urban and agricultural influences, providing data on criteria pollutants and supporting the region's attainment planning. The station's siting follows EPA representativeness guidelines to ensure data reflects population exposure and regulatory compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The Manteca Air Monitoring Station is located at 530 Fishback Road, Manteca, California, in San Joaquin County, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, though specific parameters may vary.
The station is operated by the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District, the local air quality management agency for the San Joaquin Valley.
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 standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting.
The San Joaquin Valley has some of the worst air quality in the US due to agricultural emissions, traffic, and geography. Monitoring helps track compliance with federal standards and supports public health advisories.
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