Overview
Redmond - Redmond High School (RHS) is an operational air monitoring station in Redmond, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It monitors ambient air quality as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Redmond - Redmond High School (RHS) is an air monitoring station located at 675 SW Rimrock Way in Redmond, Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. The station is operational and falls under the oversight of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, contributing to the national ambient air quality monitoring network. The station operates within the framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. As a fixed-site monitor, it provides continuous data to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports public health advisories. Located in central Oregon, the station serves the Redmond community, a growing city with a mix of urban and agricultural influences. Its data helps characterize regional air quality, inform local emission reduction strategies, and protect public health. The station's long-term operation ensures continuity in air quality trend analysis.
Environmental context
The station's location at a high school provides representative sampling of urban background air quality in Redmond. Central Oregon experiences occasional wildfire smoke events, making continuous monitoring critical for public health alerts. The station's parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, though speciation and meteorological data may be limited. Siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure data representativeness.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 675 SW Rimrock Way in Redmond, Deschutes County, Oregon, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, though specific parameters may vary.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Redmond's growing population and proximity to wildfire-prone areas make air monitoring essential for tracking pollution trends, issuing health advisories, and ensuring compliance with federal air quality standards.
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