Overview
RIFLE - HENRY BLDG is an operational air monitoring station in Rifle, Colorado, operated under the Eastern Research Group. It contributes to local and regional air quality surveillance.
RIFLE - HENRY BLDG is an air monitoring station located at 144 E. 3rd Ave. in Rifle, Garfield County, Colorado, United States. As part of the national air quality monitoring network, it supports the assessment of ambient air pollution levels in the region. The station operates under the reporting agency Eastern Research Group, which manages data collection and quality assurance. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical stations in the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network monitor criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, along with meteorological parameters. This monitoring station serves the Rifle community by providing data used for regulatory compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Its location in western Colorado contributes to understanding air quality in a region influenced by both urban and industrial sources, as well as natural factors like wildfires and topography.
Environmental context
Rifle, Colorado, sits in the Colorado River Valley, an area with a mix of energy development (oil and gas), agriculture, and natural landscapes. Air monitoring here helps track emissions from industrial activities and vehicle traffic, as well as regional transport of pollutants. The station's data supports the EPA's AQS network, which is critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS and informing public health advisories. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants and may include speciation for PM2.5 or ozone precursors, depending on site objectives.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 144 E. 3rd Ave. in Rifle, Garfield County, Colorado, United States.
Typical air monitoring stations in the US EPA network measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, along with meteorological data.
The station is operated under the reporting agency Eastern Research Group, which manages data collection and quality assurance.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as required by the Clean Air Act.
Rifle is located in an area with energy development and agricultural activities, making air monitoring essential for tracking emissions, protecting public health, and ensuring compliance with air quality standards.
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