Overview
Modesto-14th Street is an operational air monitoring station in Modesto, California, operated under the California Air Resources Board. It provides ambient air quality data for the Stanislaus County region.
Modesto-14th Street is an air monitoring station located at 814 14th Street in Modesto, California, within the United States. The station is part of the California Air Resources Board's monitoring network and is currently operational, contributing to the state's ambient air quality surveillance. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and California's stringent air quality standards. It typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, supporting compliance with the Clean Air Act. The California Air Resources Board ensures data quality and reporting continuity. This monitoring station serves the Modesto metropolitan area, providing essential data for public health advisories and regulatory assessments. Its location in California's Central Valley, an area with significant agricultural and industrial activity, makes it a key site for tracking air pollution trends and informing emission reduction strategies.
Environmental context
The Modesto-14th Street station is situated in California's Central Valley, a region known for poor air quality due to topography and emissions from agriculture, transportation, and industry. The station's monitoring of criteria pollutants helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports local air quality management. Its siting in an urban area provides representative data for population exposure.
Frequently asked questions
The Modesto-14th Street air monitoring station is located at 814 14th Street in Modesto, California, United States.
The station is operated by the California Air Resources Board, which is responsible for air quality monitoring and regulation in California.
As part of the California Air Resources Board network, the station typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and other pollutants as required by the US EPA.
The station is part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, providing data to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act.
Modesto is in California's Central Valley, which faces significant air quality challenges due to geography, agriculture, and urban emissions. Monitoring helps protect public health and guide emission reduction policies.
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