Overview
Reno4 is an NCORE air monitoring station in Reno, Nevada, operated by the Washoe County District Health Department. It provides continuous ambient air quality data for the region.
Reno4 is an air monitoring station located at 1260-A Stewart St. in Reno, Nevada, within Washoe County. It is part of the NCORE (National Core) network, a US EPA program that establishes multi-pollutant monitoring sites to support long-term air quality trends and health research. The station is operated by the Washoe County District Health Department and is currently operational. As an NCORE site, Reno4 measures a comprehensive suite of criteria pollutants and air toxics, including ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters. The station adheres to US EPA AQS (Air Quality System) protocols for siting, calibration, and data reporting, ensuring high-quality, representative measurements for the Reno urban area. The data from Reno4 supports local and regional air quality management, public health advisories, and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Its location in downtown Reno provides critical information on urban air pollution exposure, contributing to studies on health impacts and emission reduction strategies.
Environmental context
Reno4 operates in the Truckee Meadows air basin, which experiences temperature inversions in winter that trap pollutants near the surface, leading to elevated particulate matter levels. The station's NCORE designation ensures it captures both criteria pollutants and speciated data, aiding in source apportionment and health research. Its urban siting provides representative exposure data for the Reno population, supporting regulatory compliance and public health interventions.
Frequently asked questions
Reno4 is located at 1260-A Stewart St. in Reno, Nevada, United States, within Washoe County.
As an NCORE station, Reno4 monitors a comprehensive set of air pollutants including ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, lead, and air toxics, along with meteorological parameters.
Reno4 is operated by the Washoe County District Health Department, which is responsible for air quality monitoring in the region.
NCORE (National Core) is a US EPA program that establishes multi-pollutant monitoring sites across the United States to provide long-term, high-quality data for air quality trends, health research, and regulatory compliance.
Reno4 provides data used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), supports public health advisories, and contributes to regional air quality management and emission reduction strategies.
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