Overview
ST. CHARLES MESA WATER DISTRICT operates an air monitoring station in Pueblo, Colorado, under the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The station supports ambient air quality surveillance in the region.
ST. CHARLES MESA WATER DISTRICT is an air monitoring station located at 1397 S. Aspen Road in Pueblo, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the oversight of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, contributing to the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. The station operates within the framework of the U.S. EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical stations in Colorado's network monitor a range of pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in Pueblo provides representative data for the urban and industrial areas of southern Colorado. Environmental monitoring at this site supports public health protection by tracking air quality trends and informing regulatory actions. The data collected aids in evaluating the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies and contributes to regional air quality management. As part of a broader network, the station plays a key role in maintaining air quality standards and protecting community health.
Environmental context
Pueblo, Colorado, is situated in the Arkansas River Valley with a semi-arid climate. The region's air quality can be influenced by industrial activities, including steel production and power generation, as well as agricultural dust and wildfire smoke. Monitoring stations like this one are essential for tracking criteria pollutants and providing data to the EPA AQS network. The station's siting aims to capture representative ambient conditions, supporting both regulatory compliance and public awareness.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1397 S. Aspen Road in Pueblo, Colorado, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides as part of the EPA AQS network.
The station is operated under the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
The station operates under the U.S. EPA Air Quality System (AQS) and complies with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set by the Clean Air Act.
Pueblo has industrial sources like steel mills and power plants, making air monitoring critical for tracking pollutant levels and protecting public health.
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