Overview
Ojai - East Ojai Ave is an air monitoring station in Ojai, California, operated by Ventura County APCD. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
Ojai - East Ojai Ave is an air monitoring station located at 1201 E. Ojai Avenue in Ojai, Ventura County, California. Operated by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, contributing to national ambient air quality monitoring. The station collects air quality data to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and others. As a regulatory monitoring site, it follows EPA siting criteria to ensure representativeness of local air quality. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. Located in the Ojai Valley, the station monitors air quality in a region influenced by both natural sources like wildfires and anthropogenic emissions from transportation and agriculture. Data from this station supports public health advisories and regulatory actions by the Ventura County APCD, helping to protect community health and the environment.
Environmental context
The Ojai area experiences air quality challenges from ozone and particulate matter, influenced by local topography and seasonal wildfires. The station's siting is designed to capture representative ambient concentrations for population exposure assessment. Monitoring at this site supports the Ventura County APCD's efforts to meet EPA standards and inform air quality management decisions.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1201 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai, California 93023, in Ventura County.
The station is operated by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (APCD).
As part of the EPA AQS network, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and others to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Data from the station is used by Ventura County APCD to evaluate air quality trends, issue health advisories, and develop emission reduction strategies to meet EPA standards.
Air monitoring stations like this one operate under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, following guidelines for siting, instrumentation, and data reporting to ensure consistency and reliability.
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