SOUTH VALLEY Air Monitoring Station, South Valley, New Mexico | Environmental Monitoring

SOUTH VALLEY is an air monitoring station located at 201 Prosperity SE in South Valley, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the local air quality monitoring network managed by the Albuquerque Environmental Health Department, Air Quality Division. The station is operational and contributes to the assessment of ambient air quality in the Bernalillo County area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and lead. As a monitoring station in an urban-influenced area, it likely measures a subset of these pollutants to track compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating recent data collection. Environmental monitoring in South Valley is significant due to the area's mix of residential, industrial, and transportation sources. The station helps inform local air quality management and public health advisories. Data from this station supports the Albuquerque Environmental Health Department's efforts to maintain air quality standards and protect community health.

The South Valley area in Bernalillo County experiences air quality challenges from urban emissions, including vehicle traffic and industrial activities. Monitoring stations like SOUTH VALLEY are critical for tracking criteria pollutants and ensuring compliance with EPA standards. The station's siting in a residential-commercial area provides representative data for population exposure assessment.