Overview
Pinal County Housing (aka Eleven Mile Corner) is an operational air monitoring station in Casa Grande, Arizona, operated by Pinal County APCD. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the local regulatory network.
Pinal County Housing (aka Eleven Mile Corner) is an air monitoring station located at 970 N Eleven Mile Corner Rd in Casa Grande, Arizona, United States. Operated by the Pinal County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), the station is part of the regional network that tracks ambient air quality to support compliance with the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is currently operational and contributes to the continuous monitoring of criteria pollutants in the area. As an air monitoring station under the Pinal County APCD, this facility operates within the framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network. The station likely measures key criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, though specific parameters are not detailed. The station's siting in a semi-rural area near Casa Grande provides representative data for the region's air quality, which is influenced by agricultural activities, transportation corridors, and urban development. The environmental significance of this station lies in its role in assessing air quality trends and informing public health advisories in Pinal County. Data from this station supports regulatory compliance and helps identify pollution sources, contributing to the protection of community health and the environment. The station's long-term operation ensures continuity in the regional monitoring network, which is essential for tracking progress toward air quality goals.
Environmental context
The station is located in Pinal County, Arizona, a region characterized by a mix of agricultural, industrial, and urban land uses. The local climate is arid, with frequent dust events and temperature inversions that can trap pollutants. Monitoring at this site helps capture the impact of nearby Interstate 10 and agricultural burning on air quality. The station's data contributes to the EPA's AQS network, supporting compliance with NAAQS and informing local air quality management strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 970 N Eleven Mile Corner Rd in Casa Grande, Arizona, United States.
The station is operated by the Pinal County Air Pollution Control District (APCD).
The station operates under the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and contributes data to the Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act.
Pinal County has a mix of agricultural, industrial, and transportation sources that affect air quality. Monitoring helps track pollutants, issue health advisories, and inform local air quality management to protect public health.
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