Red Bluff-Walnut St. District Office Air Monitoring Station, Red Bluff, California

Red Bluff-Walnut St. District Office is an air monitoring station located at 1834 Walnut Street in Red Bluff, California. Operated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), it is part of the state's extensive air quality monitoring network that supports compliance with the US EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station serves the Tehama County area, contributing to regional air quality assessments. The station is part of CARB's network, which follows EPA monitoring requirements for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical stations in this network include continuous analyzers for gaseous pollutants and filter-based samplers for PM. The station reported a last sample date of June 30, 2025, indicating recent active data collection. Environmental monitoring in Red Bluff is important due to the region's agricultural activities and potential for wildfire smoke impacts. Data from this station helps inform local air quality management and public health advisories. The station's location in a district office suggests it supports regulatory compliance and community awareness of air quality conditions.

Red Bluff lies in the Sacramento Valley, an area influenced by agricultural emissions, vehicle traffic, and seasonal wildfires. Air monitoring stations like this one track criteria pollutants under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) framework. The station's siting in a district office provides representative urban-scale data, supporting local air quality management and public health protection.