Overview
PARACHUTE - HIGH SCHOOL is an air monitoring station in Parachute, Colorado, operated by Eastern Research Group. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
PARACHUTE - HIGH SCHOOL is an air monitoring station located at 100 E. 2ND ST. in Parachute, Garfield County, Colorado, United States. The station is part of the national air quality monitoring network and is operated by Eastern Research Group. It serves to track criteria pollutants and support regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act. The station operates under the framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for monitoring methods and data reporting. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical stations in this network monitor ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The last reported sample date is November 5, 2020, indicating recent active data collection. Located in a rural area of western Colorado, the station contributes to understanding air quality impacts from local sources such as oil and gas development and regional transport. Data from this station supports public health assessments and state implementation plans for achieving National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Environmental context
The station is situated in Garfield County, an area with significant oil and gas extraction activities, which can contribute to volatile organic compounds and ozone formation. Monitoring in this region helps assess compliance with EPA ozone standards and provides data for regional air quality models. The station's location near a school also supports community exposure assessments.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 100 E. 2ND ST. in Parachute, Garfield County, Colorado, United States.
The station is operated by Eastern Research Group, which reports data to the US EPA Air Quality System.
Typical air monitoring stations in the EPA network measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
The station provides data for compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), helping to assess regional air quality and inform state implementation plans.
Parachute is in an area with oil and gas development, so monitoring helps track emissions of volatile organic compounds and ozone precursors, supporting public health and environmental management.
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