Overview
WELCH is an air monitoring station in Lakewood, Colorado, operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. It is part of the US EPA Air Quality System network, providing ambient air quality data for the Denver metropolitan area.
WELCH is an air monitoring station located at 12400 W. Highway 285 in Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, this station is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station is operational and contributes to the assessment of air quality in the Denver metropolitan area. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, which mandates monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical stations in this network also monitor meteorological parameters to support air quality modeling and forecasting. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment ensures data quality and reporting continuity to the EPA's AQS database. Environmental monitoring at WELCH supports public health protection by providing data used for air quality index reporting, regulatory compliance, and trend analysis. The station's location in Lakewood, a suburban area west of Denver, helps characterize air quality impacts from urban emissions, transportation, and regional sources. This data is essential for informing local air quality management decisions and community health advisories.
Environmental context
The WELCH station is situated in Lakewood, Colorado, within the Denver metropolitan area, which experiences air quality challenges due to urban emissions, vehicle traffic, and geographic factors like temperature inversions. The station's monitoring contributes to understanding ozone and particulate matter levels, which are key concerns in the region. As part of the EPA AQS network, it supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and provides data for public health advisories.
Frequently asked questions
The WELCH air monitoring station is located at 12400 W. Highway 285 in Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado, United States.
As part of the EPA Air Quality System network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), which is responsible for air quality monitoring in the state.
The station operates under the US Clean Air Act and is part of the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The station provides ambient air quality data used for air quality index reporting, regulatory compliance, trend analysis, and public health advisories in the Denver metropolitan area.
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