Overview
San Diego - Beardsley Street is an air monitoring station in San Diego, California, operated by the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District. It contributes to local ambient air quality surveillance under the US EPA Air Quality System.
San Diego - Beardsley Street is an operational air monitoring station located at 1110 Beardsley Street in San Diego, California. It is part of the network managed by the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, which oversees air quality monitoring across the region. The station supports the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) by providing data on criteria pollutants and other parameters. As an air monitoring station, it typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality, often placed in urban or near-road environments to capture population exposure. The data collected at this station supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and air quality trend analysis. It plays a key role in the San Diego region's efforts to maintain healthy air quality and inform community actions. The station's long-term operation contributes to the continuity of monitoring records essential for policy evaluation.
Environmental context
San Diego's air quality is influenced by its coastal location, vehicle emissions, and industrial activities. The Beardsley Street station monitors criteria pollutants to assess compliance with NAAQS and provide data for the EPA's AQS network. Its urban siting captures typical exposure levels for residents, supporting health-based regulations and air quality management programs.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1110 Beardsley Street, San Diego, California, 92112, USA.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in line with EPA standards.
The station is operated by the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, which manages air quality monitoring in the region.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, following National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for siting and measurement.
The station provides continuous data on pollutant levels, supporting public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and long-term trend analysis for the San Diego region.
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