Santa Rosa Rancheria Air Monitoring Station, Kings County, California

Santa Rosa Rancheria is an air monitoring station located at 17225 Jersey Ave. in Kings County, California, United States. The station is operational and contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Its last reported sample date is July 31, 2023. The station is operated under the reporting agency Santa Barbara County APCD, which oversees air quality management in the region. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in California track pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's location in a rural area of Kings County provides representative data for agricultural and background air quality. Environmental monitoring at this site supports regional air quality assessments and public health protection. Data from the station helps inform regulatory decisions and community awareness about air pollution levels. The station is part of a broader network that ensures continuous monitoring and reporting, contributing to the state's efforts to maintain clean air standards.

The station is situated in Kings County, California, an area with significant agricultural activity, which can influence local air quality through dust, pesticide drift, and emissions from farming equipment. Monitoring in such regions is crucial for assessing the impact of agricultural practices on ambient air quality and for protecting nearby communities. The station's data supports the US EPA's regulatory framework under the Clean Air Act, helping to track progress toward NAAQS compliance.