Overview
Phelan-Beekley Road & Phelan Road is an air monitoring station in Phelan, California, operated by the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District. It monitors criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters to assess regional air quality.
Phelan-Beekley Road & Phelan Road is an air monitoring station located in Phelan, San Bernardino County, California, United States. Operated by the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD), this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which tracks compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location at the intersection of Beekley and Phelan Roads provides representative sampling for the surrounding desert community. The station measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters like wind speed, wind direction, temperature, and humidity. Data from this station supports the MDAQMD's efforts to characterize air quality in the Mojave Desert region, which is influenced by local sources including vehicular emissions, dust from unpaved roads, and occasional wildfire smoke. The station's last reported sample date is November 2, 2023, indicating ongoing operation. Environmental monitoring at this station is critical for protecting public health in the high desert community of Phelan. The data collected helps inform local air quality forecasts, health advisories, and regulatory actions. As part of the California air monitoring network, it contributes to statewide assessments of air quality trends and the effectiveness of emission reduction programs. The station's rural siting provides valuable background data distinct from urban monitors, aiding in understanding regional pollutant transport.
Environmental context
The Phelan area experiences a semi-arid climate with frequent high winds, which can resuspend dust and elevate particulate matter levels. Local air quality is influenced by vehicular traffic on nearby highways, agricultural activities, and occasional wildfires. The Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District operates this station to monitor compliance with federal and state air quality standards, focusing on ozone and particulate matter, which are the primary pollutants of concern in the region. The station's data supports the development of air quality management plans and public health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at the intersection of Beekley and Phelan Roads in Phelan, San Bernardino County, California, United States.
The station measures criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as well as meteorological parameters such as wind speed, wind direction, temperature, and humidity.
The station is operated by the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD), which is responsible for air quality regulation in the Mojave Desert region of California.
The station operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network and complies with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as part of the Clean Air Act.
Air monitoring in Phelan helps assess the impact of local sources such as vehicular emissions, dust from unpaved roads, and wildfires on air quality. The data supports public health advisories and regulatory actions to protect the community.
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