Overview
Platteville Atmospheric Observatory is an operational air monitoring station in Platteville, Colorado, operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Platteville Atmospheric Observatory is an air monitoring station located at 17065 County Road 28 in Platteville, Weld County, Colorado. Operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, it is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. The station provides data on criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to support regulatory compliance and public health assessments. The facility operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) framework, which sets standards for monitoring methods, quality assurance, and data reporting. As a rural station in Colorado's Front Range, it likely measures ozone, particulate matter, and meteorological parameters. The station's last reported sample date is January 31, 2024, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring in this region is critical due to the area's oil and gas operations, agricultural activities, and urban pollution transport from the Denver metropolitan area. The observatory's data helps track air quality trends, support health advisories, and inform regulatory decisions under the Clean Air Act.
Environmental context
The Platteville Atmospheric Observatory is situated in Weld County, Colorado, an area with significant oil and gas extraction, agriculture, and proximity to the Denver urban corridor. Air monitoring here focuses on ozone precursors, particulate matter, and volatile organic compounds. The station's rural siting provides background concentration data essential for understanding regional pollution transport and the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The Platteville Atmospheric Observatory is located at 17065 County Road 28 in Platteville, Weld County, Colorado, United States.
The station monitors ambient air quality, likely including criteria pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter, as part of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's network.
The station is operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
The station operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) and complies with the Clean Air Act's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for monitoring methods and data reporting.
Platteville is in an area with oil and gas operations and agricultural activities, making air monitoring essential for tracking ozone and particulate levels, protecting public health, and informing regulatory actions.
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