Overview
Medford - Rossanly Drive and Moss Lane (MTV) is an air monitoring station in Jackson County, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Medford - Rossanly Drive and Moss Lane (MTV) is an operational air monitoring station located at 1441 Rossanly Drive in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. The station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, managed by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It serves to track pollutant levels in the Rogue Valley region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. Monitoring stations like this one typically measure a subset of these pollutants, with siting criteria designed to ensure representativeness of local air quality. The Oregon DEQ follows EPA guidelines for quality assurance and data reporting. This station plays a key role in assessing air quality in the Medford area, which experiences occasional inversions and wildfire smoke events. Data from this site supports public health advisories and regulatory compliance. The station's location near residential areas helps evaluate population exposure to air pollutants.
Environmental context
The Medford area lies in the Rogue Valley, surrounded by mountains, which can trap pollutants during temperature inversions. Wildfire smoke from regional fires periodically impacts air quality, making continuous monitoring essential. The station's parameter coverage likely includes criteria pollutants relevant to urban and wildfire sources, such as PM2.5 and ozone. Siting representativeness is important for capturing both background and source-influenced conditions.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1441 Rossanly Drive in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It is situated in a residential area near Medford.
As part of the Oregon DEQ network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and possibly nitrogen dioxide. Specific parameters are determined by the state's monitoring plan.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
The station operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, following the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and EPA monitoring regulations.
The Rogue Valley experiences temperature inversions and wildfire smoke, which can degrade air quality. Continuous monitoring helps protect public health and supports regulatory compliance with federal standards.
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