Overview
Miami Jones Ranch is an operational air monitoring station in Gila County, Arizona, managed by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Miami Jones Ranch is an air monitoring station located on Cherry Flats Rd. in Gila County, Arizona, United States. Operated by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, it is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station provides data on criteria pollutants to support regulatory compliance and public health protection. The station operates under the framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring regulations, which mandate siting criteria, quality assurance, and reporting protocols. As a rural station in Arizona, it likely monitors pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, or others relevant to regional air quality. The last sample date recorded is September 30, 2025, indicating recent active reporting. Environmental monitoring at this station supports understanding of air quality in the Tonto National Forest region and nearby communities. Data from such stations inform state implementation plans and public health advisories. The station's location in a sparsely populated area helps characterize background air quality and long-range transport of pollutants.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a rural area of Gila County, near the Tonto National Forest. This setting provides representative background air quality data, which is essential for distinguishing local emissions from regional transport. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality uses such stations to monitor compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and to assess impacts from nearby mining or agricultural activities.
Frequently asked questions
Miami Jones Ranch is located on Cherry Flats Rd. in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It is a rural station near the Tonto National Forest.
The station is operated by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
As part of the EPA Air Quality System, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, depending on regional needs.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and EPA regulations, including the Air Quality System (AQS) network. Stations must follow siting criteria, quality assurance procedures, and reporting protocols to ensure data accuracy and representativeness.
Rural stations like Miami Jones Ranch provide baseline air quality data that helps distinguish local pollution sources from regional or transported pollutants. This data is critical for understanding background concentrations and for developing effective air quality management strategies.
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