Overview
Salt River Pima - Maricopa Administration Complex is an air monitoring station in Scottsdale, Arizona, operated by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality as part of the US EPA AQS network.
Salt River Pima - Maricopa Administration Complex is an operational air monitoring station located at 10005 E Osborn Rd in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. The facility is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the country. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. Typical air monitoring stations in Arizona measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The data collected supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs public health advisories. Located in the Phoenix metropolitan area, this station plays a role in assessing air quality in a region characterized by urban emissions, desert dust, and frequent temperature inversions. Continuous monitoring helps local agencies manage air quality alerts and develop strategies to reduce pollution exposure for the surrounding communities.
Environmental context
The Salt River Pima - Maricopa Administration Complex monitoring station is situated in the Sonoran Desert, where air quality is influenced by urban emissions from the Phoenix metro area, vehicle traffic, and natural dust. The region experiences high ozone levels during summer and elevated particulate matter from dust storms. Monitoring at this site helps track compliance with EPA standards and supports public health notifications.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 10005 E Osborn Rd in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States.
As part of the EPA AQS network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
The station is operated by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the Air Quality System (AQS).
Scottsdale is part of the Phoenix metropolitan area, where urban emissions, vehicle traffic, and desert dust can lead to elevated ozone and particulate matter levels. Monitoring helps protect public health and ensure compliance with air quality standards.
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