Overview
SW Corner of Arsenal near Stapelton Airport is an air monitoring station in Commerce City, Colorado, operated by the Rocky Mountain Arsenal (US Army). It contributes to local air quality surveillance under the US EPA framework.
SW Corner of Arsenal near Stapelton Airport is an air monitoring station located at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Commerce City, Colorado, United States. The station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) monitoring network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Its location near a former military arsenal and a major airport makes it strategically important for assessing industrial and transportation-related emissions. The station is operated by the Rocky Mountain Arsenal (US Army) and is currently operational. While specific technical specifications such as the number of parameters measured or sampling frequency are not detailed, the station likely monitors standard criteria pollutants like ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, as is typical for US EPA-regulated sites. The site's siting near an airport and industrial area provides representative data for urban and industrial air quality impacts. This monitoring station plays a key role in the environmental oversight of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal, a Superfund site undergoing remediation. Continuous air monitoring helps protect nearby communities and ecosystems by detecting potential contaminant releases. The data collected supports regulatory compliance and informs public health advisories, contributing to the broader goal of maintaining clean air in the Denver metropolitan area.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Commerce City, an area with a mix of industrial facilities, including oil refineries and chemical plants, as well as proximity to Denver International Airport. This industrial and transportation corridor can contribute to elevated levels of ozone and particulate matter. Monitoring at this site helps assess the effectiveness of emission controls and the impact of remediation activities at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Superfund site. The data supports the US EPA's regulatory framework under the Clean Air Act, ensuring that air quality standards are met to protect human health and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Commerce City, Colorado, United States, near the former Stapleton Airport site.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide.
The station is operated by the Rocky Mountain Arsenal (US Army), which oversees environmental monitoring at this Superfund site.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act, with the EPA setting National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants. Monitoring stations like this one are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network.
The Rocky Mountain Arsenal is a Superfund site undergoing remediation. Continuous air monitoring detects potential contaminant releases, protects nearby communities, and ensures compliance with environmental regulations.
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