Overview
Torres Martinez Administration Site is an operational air monitoring station in Torres-Martinez I.R., California, United States. It contributes to local air quality surveillance under the US EPA Air Quality System.
Torres Martinez Administration Site is an air monitoring station located at 66725 Martinez Road in Torres-Martinez I.R., Riverside County, California, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a fixed-site monitor within the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to protect public health and the environment. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in California measure ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The site's location in the Colorado Desert region provides representative data for a rural area influenced by agricultural activities and regional transport of pollutants. This monitoring station supports community health by providing data used for air quality index reporting and regulatory compliance. Its operation contributes to the understanding of air quality trends in Native American lands and helps inform local environmental management decisions. The station is part of a network that ensures continuous surveillance of air quality standards.
Environmental context
The Torres Martinez Administration Site is situated in the Colorado Desert region of Southern California, an area characterized by arid climate and sparse vegetation. Local environmental monitoring priorities include tracking particulate matter from dust storms and agricultural activities, as well as ozone transported from urban areas. The station's siting is representative of rural background conditions, which is essential for distinguishing local sources from regional pollution. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters, supporting compliance with the US EPA's monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Torres Martinez Administration Site is located at 66725 Martinez Road in Torres-Martinez I.R., Riverside County, California, United States.
As an air monitoring station, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and other parameters as part of the US EPA Air Quality System.
Air monitoring stations in California are often operated by state or local air quality agencies, or tribal authorities.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS).
Air monitoring in this rural area helps track local and regional air quality, including dust and transported pollutants, to protect community health and support environmental management.
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