Overview
Shasta Lake - Lake Blvd is an operational air monitoring station in Shasta Lake, California, operated by Shasta County APCD. It contributes to local ambient air quality surveillance under the US EPA framework.
Shasta Lake - Lake Blvd is an Air Monitoring Station located at 13791 Lake Blvd, Shasta Lake, California, United States. Operated by the Shasta County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is currently operational and provides continuous data for regulatory and public health purposes. As a fixed-site monitor in a small urban community, the station likely measures key pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, depending on local air quality concerns. The Shasta County APCD manages multiple stations to characterize air quality in the region, which includes areas influenced by wildfire smoke, vehicle emissions, and industrial sources. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines for representativeness, ensuring data reflects population exposure. This monitoring station plays a vital role in protecting public health by providing real-time air quality data used for alerts, regulatory compliance, and trend analysis. Its location in Shasta Lake supports community awareness and informs local air quality management decisions. The station contributes to California's comprehensive air monitoring network, which is among the most extensive in the United States.
Environmental context
Shasta Lake is situated in Northern California, an area characterized by Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The region experiences periodic wildfire events that can significantly degrade air quality, making continuous monitoring critical. The station's parameter coverage likely includes criteria pollutants and possibly meteorological parameters to support air quality modeling and health advisories. Siting representativeness is key to capturing both background and local source impacts, such as from nearby highways and residential wood burning.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 13791 Lake Blvd, Shasta Lake, California, United States.
The station is operated by the Shasta County Air Pollution Control District (APCD).
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Air monitoring in Shasta Lake helps track air quality impacted by wildfires, vehicle emissions, and other sources, providing data for public health alerts and regulatory compliance.
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