Overview
Oakland-Jackson St. is an operational air monitoring station in Oakland, California, part of the US EPA AQS network. It monitors criteria pollutants to support regional air quality management.
Oakland-Jackson St. is an air monitoring station located at 1111 Jackson St. in Oakland, California, within Alameda County. Operated under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, this station contributes to the national ambient air quality monitoring program. As part of California's extensive monitoring infrastructure, it provides data for assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is situated in an urban area of Oakland, a major port city with significant industrial and transportation emissions. Typical monitoring at such stations includes criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting is designed to be representative of population exposure in the downtown Oakland area. Environmental monitoring at this station supports public health protection by tracking air quality trends and informing regulatory actions. Data from Oakland-Jackson St. is used by the California Air Resources Board and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for air quality planning and episode forecasting. The station plays a key role in the regional monitoring network that serves the San Francisco Bay Area.
Environmental context
Oakland-Jackson St. operates within the US EPA AQS framework, which mandates standardized monitoring of criteria pollutants. The station's urban location in Oakland, near major highways and the Port of Oakland, makes it critical for tracking emissions from transportation and industrial sources. Parameter coverage typically includes ozone, PM2.5, and nitrogen dioxide, with siting representative of downtown exposure. Reporting continuity is maintained through the AQS database, ensuring long-term trend analysis for the region.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1111 Jackson St. in Oakland, California, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station typically monitors criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
The station is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, operated in coordination with state and local agencies such as the California Air Resources Board and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's AQS network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Data is used for compliance assessment, public health advisories, air quality forecasting, and long-term trend analysis by federal, state, and local agencies.
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