Overview
MESA CO HLTH DEPT BLDG is an air monitoring station in Grand Junction, Colorado, operated under the US EPA AQS network. It provides ambient air quality data for Mesa County.
MESA CO HLTH DEPT BLDG is an air monitoring station located at 515 Patterson Rd. in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. It is part of the national air quality monitoring network managed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Air Quality System (AQS). The station is operational and serves the Mesa County area. The station is operated by Eastern Research Group, a reporting agency that collects and submits air quality data to the EPA. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Colorado track criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's siting is representative of urban background or near-road environments, contributing to the state's compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This monitoring station plays a key role in assessing air quality in Grand Junction and the surrounding region. Data from this station supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and environmental research. It is part of a broader network that helps Colorado meet federal air quality requirements and protect community health.
Environmental context
The station is located in Grand Junction, a city in western Colorado with a semi-arid climate. Local air quality can be influenced by emissions from transportation, industrial activities, and seasonal wildfires. The monitoring station helps track criteria pollutants and supports the state's air quality management under the Clean Air Act. Its data contributes to the EPA's AQS database, which is used for regulatory decisions and public reporting.
Frequently asked questions
MESA CO HLTH DEPT BLDG is located at 515 Patterson Rd. in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, as part of the EPA's AQS network.
The station is operated by Eastern Research Group, which reports data to the US EPA's Air Quality System.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and follows EPA guidelines for ambient air quality monitoring, including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Data from this station helps assess compliance with NAAQS, supports public health advisories, and informs local air quality management decisions in Mesa County.
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