YUMA SUPERSITE Air Monitoring Station, Yuma, Arizona | Environmental Monitoring

YUMA SUPERSITE is an air monitoring station located at 2323 S Arizona Ave in Yuma, Arizona, United States. It is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. The station contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which collects and manages ambient air quality data across the country. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring requirements. It typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, along with meteorological parameters. The data supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs public health advisories. YUMA SUPERSITE plays a key role in monitoring air quality in the Yuma region, which experiences a desert climate with high temperatures and occasional dust events. The data collected helps assess local air quality trends, support regulatory decisions, and protect community health. Continuous operation ensures long-term data records for environmental analysis.

The Yuma region is characterized by a hot desert climate with low annual precipitation and frequent dust storms. Air quality monitoring at YUMA SUPERSITE focuses on particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) from natural sources like windblown dust, as well as ozone formed under high solar radiation. The station's siting near agricultural and urban areas provides representative data for population exposure. Reporting continuity through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ensures compliance with EPA standards and contributes to the national AQS database.