Overview
MESA COUNTY TRAFFIC SERVICES BUILDING is an air monitoring station in Grand Junction, Colorado, operated under the Eastern Research Group. It contributes to local air quality surveillance within the US EPA AQS network.
MESA COUNTY TRAFFIC SERVICES BUILDING is an air monitoring station located at 924 Fourth Ave. in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a fixed-site monitor within the broader national air quality surveillance framework. As a single-station site, it represents a small-scale monitoring node typical of urban air quality networks. The station operates under the reporting agency Eastern Research Group, which supports data collection and quality assurance for ambient air monitoring. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, stations in the US EPA AQS network typically track criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, along with meteorological variables. The facility's siting in a traffic services building suggests a focus on near-road or urban background monitoring, which is critical for assessing population exposure. This monitoring station plays a role in supporting compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and providing data for public health assessments in the Grand Junction area. Its location in Mesa County contributes to the regional understanding of air quality trends and helps inform local environmental management decisions. The station's data feeds into the EPA's Air Quality System, supporting regulatory reporting and community awareness.
Environmental context
The Grand Junction area in western Colorado experiences a semi-arid climate with temperature inversions that can trap pollutants, particularly in winter. Local air quality concerns include particulate matter from dust and vehicle emissions, as well as ozone during summer months. The MESA COUNTY TRAFFIC SERVICES BUILDING station's placement near a traffic corridor is representative for monitoring mobile source impacts, a key factor in urban air quality management. Its data helps characterize local pollution patterns and supports the state's compliance with EPA standards.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 924 Fourth Ave. in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States.
The reporting agency is Eastern Research Group, which handles data collection and quality assurance for the station.
The station operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) established by the Clean Air Act.
Grand Junction's semi-arid climate and temperature inversions can trap pollutants, making monitoring critical for assessing public health risks from vehicle emissions and dust. Data from this station helps inform local air quality management and regulatory compliance.
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