Overview
Station near intersection of Whiterock Canyon Rd & Quray Canal is an air monitoring station in Uintah County, Utah, operated by Sonoma Technology. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Station near intersection of Whiterock Canyon Rd & Quray Canal is an air monitoring station located in Uintah County, Utah, United States. The station is operational and reports to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, with Sonoma Technology serving as the reporting agency. It is situated in a rural area near the intersection of Whiterock Canyon Road and Quray Canal, providing representative air quality measurements for the surrounding region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA AQS, which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical rural stations in Utah monitor ozone and PM2.5 to assess regional air quality and visibility impacts. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. This monitoring station contributes to the national air quality surveillance network, supporting compliance with the Clean Air Act and providing data for public health advisories. Its location in Uintah County, an area with oil and gas development, helps track potential emissions from energy extraction activities. The data supports local and state air quality management efforts and informs community exposure assessments.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Uintah County, Utah, a region characterized by arid climate and significant oil and gas extraction activities. Air monitoring in this area focuses on ozone and particulate matter, as emissions from energy development can contribute to elevated pollutant levels. The station's rural siting provides background air quality data, complementing urban monitors and helping to assess regional transport of pollutants. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, with some stations also measuring meteorological parameters to support dispersion modeling.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at the intersection of Whiterock Canyon Road and Quray Canal in Uintah County, Utah, United States. It is a rural air monitoring station.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and other parameters relevant to regional air quality. Specific parameters are not publicly listed.
The reporting agency for this station is Sonoma Technology, which manages data submission to the US EPA Air Quality System. The station is operational and provides ongoing air quality data.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA Air Quality System (AQS). Stations must follow federal reference methods for criteria pollutants and meet siting criteria to ensure data representativeness.
Uintah County has significant oil and gas development, which can emit volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides that contribute to ozone formation. Air monitoring helps track pollutant levels, ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards, and protect public health.
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