Sacramento-Bercut Drive Air Monitoring Station, Sacramento, California

Sacramento-Bercut Drive is an operational air monitoring station located at 100 Bercut Drive in Sacramento, California, United States. Operated by the Sacramento County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), this station is part of the NEAR ROAD network, which focuses on monitoring air quality near major roadways to assess traffic-related pollution impacts. The station contributes to the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) monitoring network, which supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's technical specifications include a last sample date of July 31, 2025, indicating recent and ongoing data collection. As a NEAR ROAD site, it is strategically sited to capture pollutant concentrations from vehicle emissions, including criteria pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. This siting representativeness is critical for understanding local air quality exposure and informing regulatory actions. Environmental monitoring at this station plays a key role in protecting public health in the Sacramento metropolitan area. The data collected helps assess compliance with air quality standards, supports epidemiological studies, and guides emission reduction strategies. By providing continuous, high-quality data, the station contributes to the region's air quality management and community awareness efforts.

Sacramento-Bercut Drive operates within California's stringent air quality regulatory framework, which includes the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and local APCDs. The station's NEAR ROAD designation addresses the need for monitoring near traffic corridors, where pollutant gradients are steep. This context is relevant for assessing exposure disparities and evaluating the effectiveness of vehicle emission controls. The station's data supports the US EPA's AQS network and helps track progress toward NAAQS compliance.