Overview
Roseburg - Douglas County Fire Department #2 (RFD) is an operational air monitoring station in Roseburg, Oregon, managed by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It supports local air quality surveillance under the US EPA AQS network.
Roseburg - Douglas County Fire Department #2 (RFD) is an air monitoring station located at 4200 Carnes Road in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The station is operational and falls under the reporting agency of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, contributing to the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. As part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, this station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's siting in a fire department facility suggests a focus on urban or suburban air quality, potentially capturing emissions from local sources including traffic and industrial activities. The station plays a role in supporting Oregon's compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and provides data for public health advisories and regulatory assessments. Its location in the Douglas County region helps characterize air quality patterns in the Pacific Northwest, contributing to regional and national air quality databases.
Environmental context
The station's location in Roseburg, a city in the Umpqua River valley, is influenced by a mix of urban emissions, agricultural activities, and seasonal wildfire smoke. Monitoring in this area helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's efforts to protect public health. The station's data contributes to understanding local air quality trends and informing regulatory actions.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 4200 Carnes Road, Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
The station is reported by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Air monitoring stations in Oregon operate under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and must comply with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as per the Clean Air Act.
The station provides real-time data on air pollutant levels, enabling public health advisories and supporting regulatory actions to reduce exposure to harmful air pollutants.
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