Palisade-Water Treatment Air Monitoring Station, Palisade, Colorado

Palisade-Water Treatment is an air monitoring station located at 865 Rapid Creek Rd. in Palisade, Mesa County, Colorado. Operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. As an air monitoring station, it typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, in line with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting in a semi-rural area of western Colorado provides representative data for regional air quality assessment. This monitoring station supports public health and environmental management by providing data used for regulatory compliance, air quality index reporting, and trend analysis. Its location near the Colorado River valley and agricultural areas helps track local emissions from transportation, agriculture, and natural sources, contributing to informed policy decisions and community awareness.

The Palisade area lies in the Colorado River valley, surrounded by agricultural lands and the Grand Mesa. Air quality monitoring here is important due to potential contributions from agricultural dust, vehicle emissions along Interstate 70, and regional ozone transport. The station's data helps assess compliance with EPA standards and supports local air quality management efforts.