Overview
Roseburg - Garden Valley Road - BLM OFFICE - (RGV) is an operational air monitoring station in Roseburg, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Roseburg - Garden Valley Road - BLM OFFICE - (RGV) is an air monitoring station located at 777 NW Garden Valley Road in Roseburg, Oregon, within Douglas County. Operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station last reported data on February 16, 2022, and is classified as operational. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical AQS stations in Oregon monitor pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's siting in a mixed residential and commercial area provides representative data for urban air quality assessment. Environmental monitoring in Roseburg supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and helps protect public health in the Umpqua Valley region. The data collected aids in understanding local air quality trends, particularly from sources like wood smoke and transportation, and informs regulatory decisions by the Oregon DEQ and EPA.
Environmental context
Roseburg is situated in the Umpqua Valley, where air quality can be influenced by seasonal wildfires, wood burning for heating, and industrial activities. The monitoring station at the BLM office provides critical data on criteria pollutants, helping to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Its location in a mixed-use area offers representative sampling for population exposure studies.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 777 NW Garden Valley Road, Roseburg, Oregon, at the BLM office.
Typical EPA AQS stations in Oregon measure ozone, PM2.5, PM10, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and is part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
It provides data for assessing compliance with air quality standards, tracking trends, and informing public health advisories in the Umpqua Valley region.
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