Overview
Thousand Oaks Air Monitoring Station in California, operated by Ventura County APCD, tracks ambient air quality to support regulatory compliance and public health protection.
Thousand Oaks is an air monitoring station located in Thousand Oaks, California, United States. It is part of the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess regional air quality. The station contributes to the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, ensuring data consistency and regulatory compliance. The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring requirements, measuring pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide. Its siting follows EPA guidelines for representativeness, capturing urban and suburban exposure levels. The Ventura County APCD reports data regularly, with the most recent sample collected in September 2025. This monitoring station plays a key role in protecting public health and the environment in the Ventura County region. Data from Thousand Oaks supports air quality index (AQI) reporting, helps identify pollution trends, and informs local emission reduction strategies. Its continuous operation ensures long-term data continuity for regulatory and research purposes.
Environmental context
Thousand Oaks is located in Ventura County, California, an area influenced by urban development, transportation emissions, and seasonal wildfires. The station's monitoring of criteria pollutants like ozone and PM2.5 is critical for assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Its location near Moorpark Road provides representative sampling of suburban exposure, supporting local air quality management and public health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
The Thousand Oaks air monitoring station is located at 2323 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, California 91360, United States.
As part of the Ventura County APCD network, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, and other parameters required under the US Clean Air Act.
The station is operated by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (APCD), which is responsible for air quality management in Ventura County.
The station is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which collects ambient air monitoring data to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act.
Air monitoring in Thousand Oaks helps track pollution from urban sources and wildfires, supports public health advisories, and informs local emission reduction strategies to maintain air quality standards.
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