Overview
Merced-1205 18th St. is an operational air monitoring station in Merced, California, operated under the California Air Resources Board. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Merced-1205 18th St. is an air monitoring station located at 1205 18th Street in Merced, California. It is part of the state-level monitoring network managed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which operates hundreds of stations across California to track ambient air quality. The station is operational and serves the Merced County area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and lead. CARB stations typically measure a range of these pollutants, along with meteorological parameters, to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, but CARB stations generally follow strict siting and reporting protocols. As part of California's extensive air monitoring network, this station provides critical data for public health advisories and regulatory compliance. Merced is located in California's Central Valley, an area known for poor air quality due to agricultural emissions, topography, and meteorological conditions. The station's data supports local air quality management and informs residents about pollution levels, contributing to broader environmental monitoring efforts in the region.
Environmental context
Merced is situated in California's San Joaquin Valley, a region with significant air quality challenges due to agricultural activities, vehicle emissions, and geographic conditions that trap pollutants. The area frequently exceeds federal ozone and particulate matter standards. Air monitoring stations like this one are essential for tracking pollution trends, issuing health advisories, and evaluating the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies. The station's location in an urban setting provides representative data for population exposure assessment.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1205 18th Street in Merced, California, United States.
As part of the California Air Resources Board network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, along with meteorological parameters, to assess air quality.
The station is operated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the state agency responsible for air quality management.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting to ensure compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Merced is in the San Joaquin Valley, an area with frequent air quality violations due to agricultural and urban emissions. Monitoring provides data for public health alerts and regulatory actions to reduce pollution.
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