Overview
Riverside (Magnolia) is an operational air monitoring station in Riverside, California, operated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. It is part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Riverside (Magnolia) is an air monitoring station located at 7002 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, California, United States. It is operated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District and is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other air quality parameters across the country. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and the EPA's ambient air quality standards. Typical air monitoring stations in this region measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters. The South Coast Air Quality Management District is known for its extensive monitoring network in the Los Angeles basin and surrounding areas. This station contributes to the understanding of air quality in the Riverside area, which is part of the South Coast Air Basin. The data collected supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and research on air pollution trends. The station's location in a residential area provides representative sampling for population exposure assessments.
Environmental context
The Riverside area is located in the South Coast Air Basin, which faces significant air quality challenges due to high population density, traffic emissions, and industrial activities. The region frequently exceeds federal ozone and particulate matter standards. Air monitoring stations like Riverside (Magnolia) are critical for tracking pollutant levels, assessing compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), and informing local air quality management strategies. The station's siting in a mixed residential-commercial area ensures representative sampling of population exposure.
Frequently asked questions
The Riverside (Magnolia) air monitoring station is located at 7002 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, California, United States.
The station is operated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD), which manages air quality in the South Coast Air Basin.
Typical pollutants monitored at stations like Riverside (Magnolia) include ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as part of the EPA Air Quality System.
The station provides data used to assess compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act, and informs local air quality management and public health advisories.
The South Coast AQMD is the regulatory agency responsible for controlling air pollution in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes Riverside. It operates a network of monitoring stations to track air quality and enforce emission regulations.
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