Overview
West Sacramento-15th Street is an operational air monitoring station in West Sacramento, California, operated by the California Air Resources Board. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
West Sacramento-15th Street is an air monitoring station located at 132 15th Street in West Sacramento, California, within Yolo County. Operated by the California Air Resources Board, it is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network that monitors ambient air quality across the United States. The station is operational and provides data for regulatory compliance and public health assessment. 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. As part of the California Air Resources Board's network, it supports the state's stringent air quality standards and contributes to regional air quality management. The station's last reported sample date is September 28, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Located in the Sacramento Valley, the station monitors air quality in a region influenced by urban emissions, agricultural activities, and seasonal wildfires. Its data helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs public health advisories. The station plays a key role in tracking pollution trends and supporting emission reduction strategies in California.
Environmental context
The station is situated in West Sacramento, an urban area within the Sacramento Valley, which experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Air quality in the region is affected by vehicle emissions, industrial sources, and agricultural burning, as well as periodic wildfire smoke. The station's monitoring of criteria pollutants is critical for evaluating compliance with California's stringent air quality standards and the federal NAAQS. Its data supports regional air quality planning and public health protection.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 132 15th Street in West Sacramento, California, within Yolo County.
As part of the California Air Resources Board network, the station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with US EPA standards.
The station is operated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which manages a statewide air quality monitoring network.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants and monitoring methods.
The station provides data used to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), track pollution trends, and inform public health advisories in the Sacramento Valley region.
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