Overview
UTE 3 is an air monitoring station in La Plata County, Colorado, operated by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. It provides ambient air quality data for the region.
UTE 3 is an air monitoring station located at 7571 HWY. 5505 in La Plata County, Colorado, within the Southern Ute Indian Reservation. The station is operated by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and is part of the tribe's environmental monitoring network. It is classified as an Air Monitoring Station and is currently operational, with the most recent sample data recorded on May 31, 2024. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Ambient Air Quality Monitoring program. As a tribal monitoring site, it contributes to the national air quality surveillance system, which tracks criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. The station's siting is representative of the local airshed, which is influenced by both natural sources and regional activities. Environmental monitoring at UTE 3 supports the Southern Ute Indian Tribe's efforts to protect public health and the environment. The data collected helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs local air quality management decisions. The station's location in a rural area provides valuable baseline data for understanding air quality in the Four Corners region.
Environmental context
The UTE 3 air monitoring station is situated in a region characterized by a mix of natural landscapes and industrial activities, including oil and gas development. The station's parameter coverage likely includes criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters, providing a comprehensive view of local air quality. Siting representativeness is important for capturing regional air quality trends, and the station's data contributes to the broader EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, supporting regulatory compliance and public health protection.
Frequently asked questions
UTE 3 is located at 7571 HWY. 5505 in La Plata County, Colorado, within the Southern Ute Indian Reservation.
UTE 3 is an air monitoring station that measures ambient air quality, likely including criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and others as part of the EPA's national monitoring network.
UTE 3 is operated by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe of the Southern Ute Reservation, Colorado.
UTE 3 operates under the U.S. EPA's Ambient Air Quality Monitoring program, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and requires monitoring of criteria pollutants.
UTE 3 provides air quality data that supports the Southern Ute Indian Tribe's environmental management and helps assess compliance with federal air quality standards.
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