Overview
Yuba City Air Monitoring Station in Yuba City, California, is an operational facility under the California Air Resources Board, contributing to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
The Yuba City Air Monitoring Station is located at 773 Almond Street in Yuba City, California, within Sutter County. Operated by the California Air Resources Board, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other air quality parameters across the United States. As a fixed-site monitoring station, it provides continuous data to assess regional air quality and compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is July 31, 2025, indicating active and recent data collection. While specific parameters measured are not detailed in the available data, typical air monitoring stations in California track pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The California Air Resources Board ensures rigorous quality assurance and siting representativeness to meet state and federal guidelines. This monitoring station serves the Yuba City metropolitan area, providing critical data for public health advisories and regulatory compliance. Its location in California's Central Valley, a region known for air quality challenges due to geography and agricultural emissions, underscores its importance in tracking pollution trends and supporting emission reduction strategies. The data contributes to local and national air quality management efforts.
Environmental context
Yuba City is situated in California's Sacramento Valley, an area prone to temperature inversions that trap pollutants, leading to elevated ozone and particulate matter levels. Agricultural activities, including crop burning and dust from farming, contribute to local air quality concerns. The station's monitoring of criteria pollutants helps assess compliance with NAAQS and informs public health warnings during high pollution events. Its siting in a mixed urban-agricultural area provides representative data for population exposure and regional air quality trends.
Frequently asked questions
The Yuba City Air Monitoring Station is located at 773 Almond Street, Yuba City, California, in Sutter County, United States.
The station is operated by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which manages air quality monitoring across California.
Typical CARB stations measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
The station is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act.
Yuba City is in California's Central Valley, where geography and agriculture contribute to air quality challenges. Monitoring helps protect public health and guide emission reduction policies.
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