Pocatello - Sewage Treatment Air Monitoring Station, Pocatello, Idaho

Pocatello - Sewage Treatment is an air monitoring station located in Pocatello, Idaho, United States. Operated by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare-Environment Division, this facility contributes to the national ambient air quality monitoring network under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station is situated at the intersection of STP/Batiste and Chubbuck Road, serving the Bannock County area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, which mandates monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Idaho track PM2.5 and ozone levels to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating recent operational activity. Environmental monitoring in Pocatello is important due to the city's industrial base, including manufacturing and agriculture, which can impact local air quality. The station's data supports public health assessments and regulatory compliance, helping to identify pollution trends and inform emission reduction strategies. As part of the Idaho DEQ network, this station plays a role in protecting community health and the environment.

Pocatello is located in southeastern Idaho, a region with a mix of urban, agricultural, and industrial activities. Air quality monitoring in this area focuses on particulate matter from agricultural burning and industrial emissions, as well as ozone from vehicle traffic and regional transport. The station's siting near a sewage treatment plant and roadways provides representative data for urban and industrial influences. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, with speciation and meteorological measurements depending on network priorities.