Overview
Telluride Air Monitoring Station in Colorado, USA, operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, provides ambient air quality data for the San Miguel County region.
Telluride Air Monitoring Station is an operational air monitoring facility located at 333 W. Colorado Ave. in Telluride, Colorado, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network managed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The station contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, supporting regulatory compliance and public health protection. The station measures criteria pollutants and other parameters as part of Colorado's air monitoring program. Operating under the Clean Air Act and EPA regulations, it follows standard siting and quality assurance protocols to ensure data representativeness. The facility provides continuous monitoring data that supports air quality index reporting and attainment status assessments for the region. As a key component of Colorado's environmental monitoring infrastructure, this station helps track air quality trends in the mountainous Telluride area. Its data informs local health advisories and supports regional air quality management efforts. The station's long-term operation contributes to understanding air quality dynamics in the San Juan Mountains region.
Environmental context
Telluride is located in a high-altitude mountain valley in the San Juan Mountains, where air quality can be influenced by local sources such as wood burning, vehicle emissions, and seasonal inversions. The station's siting is representative of urban-scale air quality in a small mountain community. Monitoring parameters typically include ozone, particulate matter, and meteorological data, which are critical for assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards and protecting public health in this sensitive alpine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Telluride Air Monitoring Station is located at 333 W. Colorado Ave. in Telluride, Colorado, United States.
As part of the Colorado air monitoring network, the station measures criteria pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter, along with meteorological parameters, to assess ambient air quality.
The station is operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), which manages the state's air quality monitoring network.
The station operates under the U.S. Clean Air Act and is part of the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, following federal standards for siting, operation, and data reporting.
The station provides continuous data used for air quality index reporting, attainment status assessments, and public health advisories in the Telluride region.
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