TRAFFIC, RURAL PAVED ROAD Air Monitoring Station, Gridley, California

TRAFFIC, RURAL PAVED ROAD is an air monitoring station located at 608 COWEE AVE, GRIDLEY, California, United States. It is part of the California Air Resources Board's monitoring network and is classified as an Air Monitoring Station. The station is operational and provides data on ambient air quality in a rural traffic-influenced setting. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and California's stringent air quality standards. It likely measures criteria pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and carbon monoxide, which are common near roadways. The station's siting is representative of rural paved road environments, contributing to understanding traffic emissions in non-urban areas. This monitoring station plays a key role in assessing air quality impacts from rural traffic, supporting public health protection and regulatory compliance. Its data helps inform local and state air quality management strategies, particularly in Butte County, where agricultural and transportation activities intersect.

The station is situated in a rural area of Butte County, California, where traffic on paved roads can contribute to localized air pollution. Monitoring near such roads helps capture emissions from vehicles, including particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, which are relevant for human health and regulatory compliance. The California Air Resources Board uses data from this station to evaluate air quality trends and support the state's clean air goals.