Overview
Sacramento Health Department-Stockton Blvd. is an operational air monitoring station in Sacramento, California, managed by the California Air Resources Board. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network for ambient air quality surveillanc
Sacramento Health Department-Stockton Blvd. is an air monitoring station located at 2221 Stockton Blvd in Sacramento, California, United States. Operated under the California Air Resources Board, this station 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 operates within California's extensive air monitoring framework, which includes over 250 sites statewide. Typical equipment at such stations includes continuous analyzers for ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The California Air Resources Board ensures data quality through rigorous calibration and quality assurance protocols, contributing to regional air quality management and public health advisories. Sacramento's location in the Central Valley subjects it to unique air quality challenges, including elevated ozone levels during summer and PM2.5 from agricultural and wildfire sources. This station's data supports local health assessments and regulatory actions, playing a vital role in protecting community health and informing policy decisions under the Clean Air Act.
Environmental context
Sacramento lies in the Sacramento Valley, part of California's Central Valley, where topography and meteorology often trap pollutants, leading to elevated ozone and particulate matter concentrations. The station's siting at a health center ensures representative monitoring of urban exposure. Its data feeds into the EPA AQS network, supporting attainment status determinations and public health alerts. The California Air Resources Board oversees a comprehensive monitoring program that includes criteria pollutants, air toxics, and meteorological parameters, addressing both regulatory compliance and community health needs.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 2221 Stockton Blvd in Sacramento, California, United States.
As part of the California Air Resources Board network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, following EPA standards.
The station is operated by the California Air Resources Board, which manages California's air quality monitoring network.
Data from this station is submitted to the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) and used to determine compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), issue air quality alerts, and inform public health policies.
Sacramento's Central Valley location experiences frequent air pollution episodes due to topography and weather patterns. Monitoring stations like this provide critical data for understanding ozone and particulate matter trends, supporting health advisories and emission reduction strategies.
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