Overview
San Diego Caltrans - Boston Ave is an operational air monitoring station in San Diego, California, managed by the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, providing data as of September 2024.
San Diego Caltrans - Boston Ave is an air monitoring station located at 2900 Boston Ave in San Diego, California, United States. Operated by the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, contributing to ambient air quality monitoring in the region. The station collects data on criteria pollutants and other parameters as part of the national air monitoring framework. As an AQS-affiliated site, it follows EPA siting and reporting protocols to ensure data representativeness and continuity. The station's last reported sample date is September 27, 2024, indicating ongoing operations. This monitoring station supports local air quality management and public health protection in the San Diego metropolitan area. Its data helps inform regulatory compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and provides valuable information for community exposure assessments and air pollution trend analysis.
Environmental context
San Diego's air quality is influenced by a mix of urban emissions, port activities, and meteorological conditions. The Caltrans - Boston Ave station is strategically located near transportation corridors to monitor traffic-related pollutants. Its data contributes to understanding local ozone and particulate matter patterns, which are key concerns in the region. The station's siting aligns with EPA requirements for representative monitoring of population exposure and source impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 2900 Boston Ave in San Diego, California, United States.
The station is operated by the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District.
As part of the EPA AQS network, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and provides data for air quality management.
San Diego's air quality is affected by traffic, port emissions, and geography. Monitoring helps assess public health risks and guide pollution control strategies.
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