Paso Robles Air Monitoring Station, El Paso de Robles, California | Environmental Monitoring

The Paso Robles Air Monitoring Station is located at 235 Santa Fe Avenue in El Paso de Robles, California, within San Luis Obispo County. Operated under the California Air Resources Board, this station is part of the state's extensive air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as well as meteorological parameters. The California Air Resources Board oversees a network of over 200 stations statewide, ensuring representative siting in urban, suburban, and rural areas. This station contributes to regional air quality assessments and public health advisories. The Paso Robles area lies in California's Central Coast region, characterized by a Mediterranean climate and agricultural activities including vineyards. Air quality can be influenced by local sources such as traffic, agricultural burning, and occasional wildfire smoke. The station's data supports regulatory compliance and community awareness, helping to protect public health and the environment.

The Paso Robles station operates within California's comprehensive air monitoring framework, which follows US EPA guidelines for siting and instrumentation. The region's air quality is influenced by local emissions from transportation and agriculture, as well as seasonal wildfire events. Monitoring criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports public health alerts. The station's location in a semi-rural area provides representative data for the Central Coast air basin.