Overview
PINAL AIR PARK is an operational air monitoring station in Red Rock, Arizona, operated by Pinal County APCD. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the local monitoring network.
PINAL AIR PARK is an air monitoring station located in Red Rock, Pinal County, Arizona, United States. The facility is part of the Pinal County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) network and is operational, with recent sample data from June 2025. As a fixed-site monitor, it contributes to the regional assessment of air quality in a semi-arid desert environment. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Clean Air Act. It is likely part of the State and Local Air Monitoring Stations (SLAMS) network, which measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. The Pinal County APCD manages the station, ensuring compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Located near Marana and the Tohono O'odham Nation, the station serves a growing suburban and agricultural area. Its data supports public health advisories and regional air quality management. The station's long-term operation provides continuity for trend analysis, essential for understanding pollution patterns in the Sonoran Desert.
Environmental context
The station is situated in the Sonoran Desert, where air quality can be affected by dust from dry lake beds and agricultural activities, as well as urban emissions from nearby Tucson. The Pinal County APCD network focuses on monitoring ozone and particulate matter, which are of concern due to the region's high temperatures and vehicle emissions. The station's siting is representative of a mixed residential and industrial area, providing data for regulatory compliance and public health protection.
Frequently asked questions
PINAL AIR PARK is located at Water Well #2, Pinal Air Park Road, Marana, Red Rock, Arizona, United States.
The station is operated by the Pinal County Air Pollution Control District (APCD).
As part of the Pinal County APCD network, the station likely monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with EPA requirements.
Air monitoring in Arizona is governed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act, with state implementation plans managed by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and local agencies like Pinal County APCD.
The station provides continuous air quality data that supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and trend analysis for the Sonoran Desert region.
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