Overview
Oakland - Alice is an operational air monitoring station in Oakland, California, operated by Radian Corporation. It contributes to local air quality surveillance under the US EPA AQS network.
Oakland - Alice is an air monitoring station located at 822 Alice Street in Oakland, California, within Alameda County. The facility is operational and falls under the reporting agency Radian Corporation, supporting ambient air quality monitoring in the San Francisco Bay Area. As part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, this station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's urban siting provides representative data for population exposure assessment, aligning with EPA monitoring objectives. The station plays a key role in tracking air quality trends in Oakland, a city with significant industrial and transportation emissions. Data from this site supports regulatory compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs public health advisories.
Environmental context
Oakland's air quality is influenced by port activities, highway traffic, and industrial sources. The Alice station's location in a mixed residential-commercial area helps capture typical urban exposure. Monitoring at this site supports the Bay Area Air Quality Management District's efforts to reduce ozone and particulate matter, which are regional concerns.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 822 Alice Street in Oakland, California, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
The station is operated by Radian Corporation, which reports data to the US EPA.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act, with standards set by the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and data reported through the Air Quality System (AQS).
Oakland faces air quality challenges from port operations, traffic, and industry. Monitoring helps assess compliance with health-based standards and supports public health protection.
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