Overview
OVERLAND GOLF COURSE is an air monitoring station in Denver, Colorado, operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. It is part of the US EPA Air Quality System network, tracking criteria pollutants to support public health an
OVERLAND GOLF COURSE is an air monitoring station located in Denver, Colorado, United States. Operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, this station is part of the national Air Quality System (AQS) network managed by the US EPA. It serves the Denver metropolitan area, a region with diverse air quality challenges from urban emissions and geographic factors. The station monitors criteria pollutants as defined by the Clean Air Act, including ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. These measurements are essential for determining compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment ensures data quality and reporting continuity, contributing to regional air quality management and public advisories. Environmental monitoring at this site supports community health by providing real-time data for air quality alerts and long-term trend analysis. Denver's location in the Front Range urban corridor, combined with mountain-valley meteorology, creates unique pollution dynamics. This station's data helps inform emission reduction strategies and protect vulnerable populations, making it a key asset for environmental stewardship.
Environmental context
Denver's air quality is influenced by vehicle emissions, industrial activity, and geographic factors like the Rocky Mountains' trapping of pollutants. The OVERLAND GOLF COURSE station monitors criteria pollutants under the US EPA AQS network, providing data for NAAQS compliance. Its siting in a residential area ensures representative sampling of population exposure, supporting public health interventions and regulatory actions.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 2005 S. Huron St., Denver, Colorado, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, it monitors criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
The station is operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Data from this station helps determine compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports state implementation plans for emission reductions.
The AQS network is the national repository for ambient air quality data, used for regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and research on air pollution trends.
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