Overview
Morro Bay Kings Ave is an operational air monitoring station in Morro Bay, California, operated by the San Luis Obispo County APCD. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the local monitoring network.
Morro Bay Kings Ave is an air monitoring station located at 492 Kings Ave in Morro Bay, California, within San Luis Obispo County. The station is operational and reports to the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), contributing to the regional air quality monitoring network. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. EPA's Ambient Air Quality Monitoring program, which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. As part of a local network, it supports compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and provides data for public health assessments. Located in a coastal community, the station helps monitor air quality influenced by local sources such as transportation and industrial activities. The data collected supports air quality management and informs the public about environmental conditions in the Morro Bay area.
Environmental context
Morro Bay Kings Ave monitors ambient air quality in a coastal California setting, where meteorological conditions like sea breezes and temperature inversions can affect pollutant dispersion. The station's siting is representative of urban and suburban exposure, capturing emissions from local traffic and nearby sources. Its data contributes to the San Luis Obispo County APCD's network, supporting compliance with EPA standards and regional air quality planning.
Frequently asked questions
Morro Bay Kings Ave is located at 492 Kings Ave in Morro Bay, California, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it measures ambient concentrations of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and others as part of the U.S. EPA's national monitoring network.
The station is operated by the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), which manages local air quality monitoring.
The station operates under the U.S. Clean Air Act and EPA regulations, including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Data from Morro Bay Kings Ave helps assess local air quality, supports compliance with federal standards, and informs public health advisories and emission reduction strategies.
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