Overview
Stn.1 Big Pine Paiute site is an air monitoring station in Big Pine, California, operated by the Big Pine Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
Stn.1 Big Pine Paiute site is an air monitoring station located on School St. in Big Pine, California, within Inyo County. Operated by the Big Pine Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, contributing to national ambient air quality monitoring efforts. The station reports data as of June 2025, indicating ongoing operational status. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in California track criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in a rural tribal area provides valuable baseline data for the Owens Valley region. This monitoring station supports environmental health by tracking air quality trends in a region influenced by both natural sources (e.g., dust from the Owens Lake bed) and regional transport of pollutants. Data from this station aids in assessing compliance with air quality standards and informing public health advisories for the Big Pine community and surrounding areas.
Environmental context
The Big Pine Paiute site is situated in the Owens Valley, a region with unique air quality challenges including windblown dust from the dry Owens Lake bed and emissions from agricultural and transportation sources. Monitoring at this station helps characterize particulate matter levels and other pollutants, supporting the EPA's AQS network. The station's rural siting provides representative data for background conditions in the eastern Sierra Nevada, complementing urban monitors in California.
Frequently asked questions
Stn.1 Big Pine Paiute site is located on School St. in Big Pine, California, within Inyo County, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and others as part of the US EPA Air Quality System.
The station is operated by the Big Pine Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley, a tribal entity responsible for air quality monitoring in the region.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network.
Air monitoring in Big Pine helps track pollutants from sources like Owens Lake dust and regional transport, supporting public health and compliance with federal air quality standards.
Other Air Monitoring Station plants in United States · 6 nearby