Overview
ROOF OF THE CITY LIBRARY is an air monitoring station in Anaheim, California, operated under the California Air Resources Board network. It provides ambient air quality data for Orange County.
ROOF OF THE CITY LIBRARY is an operational air monitoring station located at 500 West Broadway in Anaheim, California. It is part of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) monitoring network, which supports the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) by collecting criteria pollutant data. The station serves the densely populated Orange County region, contributing to local and national air quality assessments. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and the EPA AQS network. Typical air monitoring stations in California measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide. The CARB network emphasizes siting representativeness to capture urban and suburban exposure levels, with data reported to the EPA for compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This station plays a key role in tracking air quality trends in Anaheim, a city with significant traffic and industrial activity. The data supports public health advisories and regulatory actions. As part of a statewide network, it helps California meet its stringent air quality goals and provides transparency for residents and researchers.
Environmental context
Anaheim, located in Orange County, experiences a Mediterranean climate with frequent temperature inversions that can trap pollutants near the ground. The region has historically faced challenges with ozone and particulate matter due to vehicle emissions and industrial sources. The ROOF OF THE CITY LIBRARY station contributes to monitoring these pollutants, supporting the EPA's criteria pollutant tracking and public health notifications. Its urban siting ensures representative data for population exposure assessments.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 500 West Broadway in Anaheim, California, United States.
As part of the California Air Resources Board network, the station typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide, in compliance with EPA standards.
The station is operated under the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which manages a statewide network of air quality monitoring sites.
Data from this station is reported to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) and used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act.
Anaheim's urban environment with traffic and industry can lead to elevated pollutant levels. Monitoring helps protect public health by providing data for alerts and regulatory actions.
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