Overview
Uddelholm (Trojan Battery) is an air monitoring station in Santa Fe Springs, California, operated under the South Coast Air Quality Management District. It provides ambient air quality data for the Los Angeles region.
Uddelholm (Trojan Battery) is an air monitoring station located at 9440 Ann Street in Santa Fe Springs, California, within Los Angeles County. The station is part of the South Coast Air Quality Management District's monitoring network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other air quality parameters across the South Coast Air Basin. As a fixed-site monitor, it contributes to the region's compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) set by the U.S. EPA. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which standardizes data collection and reporting for ambient air monitoring. The South Coast Air Quality Management District is responsible for maintaining the station and ensuring data quality. Typical monitoring at such stations includes ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, though specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed. Environmental monitoring in the Santa Fe Springs area is critical due to its location in a densely populated urban and industrial region. The station helps assess air quality impacts from nearby sources, including transportation and manufacturing. Data from this station supports public health advisories and regulatory actions aimed at reducing exposure to harmful pollutants. The last reported sample date is April 5, 2022, indicating ongoing operations.
Environmental context
The South Coast Air Basin, including Santa Fe Springs, faces challenges with ozone and particulate matter due to high traffic density, industrial emissions, and meteorological conditions that trap pollutants. The South Coast Air Quality Management District operates a network of monitoring stations to track these pollutants and inform emission reduction strategies. Siting representativeness is key, with stations placed to capture urban background, near-road, and source-oriented impacts. Reporting continuity through the AQS ensures long-term trend analysis for policy effectiveness.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 9440 Ann Street, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670, in Los Angeles County.
The station is operated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD), the regulatory agency for air quality in the South Coast Air Basin.
Typical South Coast AQMD stations monitor criteria pollutants such as ozone, PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
The station reports data to the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which is used to determine compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and to inform public health advisories.
Santa Fe Springs is in a region with high industrial and traffic emissions. Monitoring helps track pollution trends, assess health risks, and guide emission reduction strategies under the South Coast AQMD's plan.
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