Overview
This air monitoring station is located on the roof of the fire station in the main village of Cochiti, New Mexico. It is operated by the Pueblo of Jemez and contributes to local ambient air quality surveillance.
The SAMPLER ON ROOF OF THE FIRE STATION IN MAIN VILLAGE OF COCHITI is an air monitoring station situated in the Pueblo de Cochiti, Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the broader network of ambient air quality monitoring stations across the country, supporting the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) by providing data on criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters. While specific technical specifications such as the number of parameters measured or sampling frequency are not detailed in available records, the station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act. Air monitoring stations in New Mexico typically measure pollutants like PM2.5, PM10, ozone, and nitrogen dioxide, with data reported to the EPA to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This station serves the Cochiti Pueblo community by providing localized air quality data, which is essential for public health protection and environmental management. Its location on a fire station roof ensures representative sampling of ambient air in a residential area, contributing to the regional air quality monitoring network and supporting informed decision-making for air pollution control.
Environmental context
The station is located in the semi-arid climate of central New Mexico, where air quality can be influenced by dust from dry soils, wildfire smoke, and emissions from nearby urban areas like Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Monitoring in this region helps track particulate matter and ozone levels, which are of concern due to the area's topography and meteorological conditions that can trap pollutants. The station's data supports the EPA's AQS network and helps assess compliance with NAAQS, particularly for PM2.5 and ozone.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 255 Cochiti Street, Pueblo de Cochiti, New Mexico, on the roof of the fire station in the main village.
The station is operated by the Pueblo of Jemez, New Mexico, as part of the local air quality monitoring network.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and reports data to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Air monitoring provides critical data to protect public health from pollutants like particulate matter and ozone, which can be elevated due to local sources and regional transport.
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