Overview
San Luis Obispo Air Monitoring Station in California, operated by the California Air Resources Board, monitors ambient air quality. It provides data on criteria pollutants to support regulatory compliance and public health.
San Luis Obispo Air Monitoring Station is an operational air quality monitoring facility located at 3220 South Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo, California. It is part of the California Air Resources Board's monitoring network, which tracks ambient air pollution levels across the state. The station contributes to the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, supporting federal and state clean air programs. The station measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, in line with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). It operates under California's stringent air quality regulations, which often exceed federal requirements. The facility's last reported sample date was January 13, 2021, indicating ongoing data collection for trend analysis and public reporting. Located in San Luis Obispo County, the station serves a region with a mix of urban and agricultural sources. Its data helps assess local air quality impacts from transportation and industry, supporting community health advisories and emission reduction strategies. The station's role is vital for maintaining compliance with state and federal air quality standards.
Environmental context
San Luis Obispo County experiences a Mediterranean climate with coastal influences, which can affect pollutant dispersion and ozone formation. The station's siting is representative of urban background conditions, capturing emissions from traffic and local sources. Monitoring includes criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters to support air quality modeling and regulatory reporting under the California Air Resources Board and US EPA AQS framework.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 3220 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States.
The station measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, as part of the California Air Resources Board network.
The station is operated by the California Air Resources Board, which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
The station provides data to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) and supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and California's stricter air quality regulations.
San Luis Obispo County has a mix of urban and agricultural sources; monitoring helps assess local air quality impacts and informs public health advisories and emission reduction strategies.
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