Overview
Pittsburg - W 10th St. is an operational air monitoring station in Pittsburg, California, part of the US EPA Air Quality System network. It monitors criteria pollutants to support regional air quality management.
Pittsburg - W 10th St. is an air monitoring station located at 583 W. 10th St. in Pittsburg, California, within Contra Costa County. Operated as part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, this station contributes to the national ambient air quality monitoring framework. The station is operational and serves the San Francisco Bay Area, a region with diverse industrial and urban emission sources. As an AQS station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with EPA monitoring requirements. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, the station's location in an urban-industrial area suggests a focus on pollutants from transportation and industrial activities. The station plays a key role in assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informing public health advisories. Data from this station supports local air district efforts to reduce emissions and protect community health. Its long-term operation contributes to trend analysis and regulatory decision-making in the Bay Area.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Pittsburg, a city in Contra Costa County with a mix of industrial facilities, including oil refineries and manufacturing, as well as major highways. This urban-industrial environment necessitates monitoring of criteria pollutants to assess exposure risks. The station's data helps evaluate the effectiveness of emission control strategies and supports air quality forecasting for the region.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 583 W. 10th St., Pittsburg, California, in Contra Costa County.
As part of the EPA AQS network, it typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
The station is part of the US EPA Air Quality System network, typically operated by state or local air agencies such as the California Air Resources Board or Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for monitoring criteria pollutants and reporting data.
The station provides data to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), supports emission reduction strategies, and informs public health advisories in the Bay Area.
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