Overview
Merced-Coffee is an operational air monitoring station in Merced, California, operated by the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Merced-Coffee is an air monitoring station located at 385 S. Coffee Avenue in Merced, California. It operates under the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District, contributing to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network. The station is part of a comprehensive monitoring network that tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to assess regional air quality. The station's last reported sample date is December 31, 2023, indicating ongoing data collection. As part of the San Joaquin Valley, it operates in a region with significant air quality challenges, including high ozone and particulate matter levels. The station likely measures pollutants such as ozone, PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, in line with EPA monitoring requirements. Merced-Coffee plays a key role in supporting local and state air quality management efforts. Data from this station helps inform public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and emission reduction strategies. Its location in an agricultural and urban area provides representative monitoring for the Merced region, contributing to the broader understanding of air quality trends in California's Central Valley.
Environmental context
The Merced-Coffee station is situated in California's San Joaquin Valley, a region known for poor air quality due to a combination of agricultural emissions, vehicle traffic, and geographic conditions that trap pollutants. The station's monitoring contributes to the EPA's Air Quality System, supporting compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Typical parameters include ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides, which are critical for assessing health risks and guiding regulatory actions in this non-attainment area.
Frequently asked questions
The Merced-Coffee station is located at 385 S. Coffee Avenue, Merced, California 95340, USA.
The station is operated by the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District, which manages air quality monitoring across the region.
Data from the station supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards, helping to assess attainment status and inform emission reduction strategies in the San Joaquin Valley.
The station's last reported sample date is December 31, 2023, indicating regular data collection. Reporting frequency typically follows EPA guidelines, with data submitted to the Air Quality System database.
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