PLACERVILLE- CANAL STREET Air Monitoring Station, Placerville, California

PLACERVILLE- CANAL STREET is an air monitoring station located at 561 Canal Street in Placerville, California. Operated by 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 is currently operational and contributes to the characterization of air quality in the Sierra Nevada foothills region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the California Air Resources Board, which mandates monitoring for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical stations in this network include continuous analyzers for gaseous pollutants and filter-based samplers for PM2.5 and PM10. The station's location in a mixed residential and commercial area provides representative data for community exposure assessments. Environmental monitoring at this station supports public health protection and regulatory compliance in Placerville and surrounding El Dorado County. The data collected helps track air quality trends, inform local air quality management plans, and provide real-time information to the public. As part of the California Air Resources Board network, this station plays a key role in the state's efforts to reduce air pollution and meet federal standards.

Placerville is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, where air quality can be influenced by local sources such as wood burning, traffic, and occasional wildfire smoke. The station's siting in a canal street area provides representative monitoring for the community. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants like ozone and PM2.5, which are critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS. The station's reporting continuity ensures long-term data for trend analysis.