Overview
This Air Monitoring Station in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is operated by the City of Colorado Springs. It contributes to local air quality surveillance under the US EPA AQS network.
The site is located in a field just SW of Interstate 25, at 1699 S. Corona Ave, Colorado Springs, Colorado. This operational air monitoring station is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is managed by the City of Colorado Springs and provides data on criteria pollutants to inform public health and regulatory decisions. As an air monitoring station in the United States, it operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring guidelines. Typical stations measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The station's siting in a field near an interstate suggests it may capture both urban and traffic-influenced air quality conditions, contributing to representative monitoring for the Colorado Springs area. The station plays a key role in the regional air quality monitoring network, providing data that supports air quality index reporting, health advisories, and long-term trend analysis. Its location in El Paso County helps assess the impact of local emissions sources, including transportation and urban activities, on community health and the environment.
Environmental context
The station's location near Interstate 25 and within Colorado Springs places it in a mixed urban and transportation corridor. Air quality in this region is influenced by vehicle emissions, industrial activity, and occasional wildfire smoke. Monitoring criteria pollutants here helps assess compliance with EPA standards and supports public health notifications. The station's data contributes to understanding local air quality trends and the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1699 S. Corona Ave, in a field just southwest of Interstate 25, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, though specific parameters are determined by the reporting agency.
The station is operated by the City of Colorado Springs, which is the reporting agency for this monitoring site.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for monitoring methods, quality assurance, and data reporting.
Data from this station helps the City of Colorado Springs and state agencies assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards, issue air quality forecasts, and inform public health advisories.
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