Overview
Rocky Mountain School, Carbondale is an air monitoring station in Garfield County, Colorado, operated by Air Resource Specialists, Inc. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US environmental monitoring network.
Rocky Mountain School, Carbondale is an air monitoring station located in Garfield County, Colorado, United States. The station is operated by Air Resource Specialists, Inc and is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station collects ambient air samples and reports data to the AQS, with the most recent sample date recorded as June 30, 2025. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Colorado track pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's location in a mountainous region near Carbondale provides representative data for rural and high-altitude environments. This monitoring station contributes to the understanding of air quality in the Rocky Mountain region, supporting public health advisories and environmental research. Its data helps assess the impact of local sources such as wildfires, transportation, and industrial activities, and informs regulatory decisions under the Clean Air Act.
Environmental context
The Rocky Mountain School station is situated in a high-altitude, rural environment in Colorado, where air quality can be influenced by both local emissions and long-range transport of pollutants. Monitoring in this region is critical for tracking ozone levels, which can be elevated due to precursor emissions from urban areas and wildfires. The station's data supports the EPA's goal of protecting public health and the environment, particularly in sensitive ecosystems like the nearby White River National Forest.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at Rocky Mountain School in Carbondale, Garfield County, Colorado, United States. It operates in a rural, high-altitude setting.
Typical air monitoring stations in Colorado measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, as required by the EPA.
The station is operated by Air Resource Specialists, Inc, a company specializing in ambient air quality monitoring and data analysis.
The US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) sets standards for monitoring criteria pollutants under the Clean Air Act. Stations must follow siting criteria, quality assurance procedures, and reporting protocols to ensure data accuracy and representativeness.
The region's high altitude and variable terrain affect pollutant dispersion. Monitoring helps track ozone levels, wildfire impacts, and compliance with NAAQS, protecting public health and sensitive ecosystems.
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