Overview
Placerville-Gold Nugget Way is an operational air monitoring station in Placerville, California, operated under the California Air Resources Board. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Placerville-Gold Nugget Way is an air monitoring station located at 3111 Gold Nugget Way in Placerville, El Dorado County, California. The station is operational and reports to the California Air Resources Board, a key agency in the state's air quality management framework. As part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, this station plays a role in monitoring ambient air quality in the Sierra Nevada foothills region. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2022, indicating recent activity. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in California track criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide, in compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The California Air Resources Board operates a dense network of stations to support regional air quality planning and public health advisories. Located in a semi-rural area near the Sierra Nevada, this station helps assess air quality impacts from local sources such as wood burning, transportation, and occasional wildfire smoke. Data from this station supports regulatory compliance and informs the public about air quality conditions, contributing to the state's efforts to reduce emissions and protect respiratory health.
Environmental context
Placerville lies in the Sierra Nevada foothills, an area influenced by mountain-valley meteorology that can trap pollutants during inversions. The station's siting is representative of suburban and wildland-urban interface environments, where wood smoke and vehicle emissions are primary concerns. Monitoring here supports the California Air Resources Board's community-focused air quality programs and helps track progress toward state and federal standards.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 3111 Gold Nugget Way in Placerville, El Dorado County, California, United States.
The station is operated under the California Air Resources Board, which manages a statewide network of air quality monitoring stations.
Typical California air monitoring stations measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide.
The station is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act.
Placerville is in the Sierra Nevada foothills, where air quality can be affected by wood burning, traffic, and wildfires. Monitoring helps protect public health and inform local air quality management decisions.
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