Local Air Quality Monitoring
Ozone Along the Front Range Since September 2022, the Front Range of Colorado has been classified as…
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Local Air Quality Monitoring
Since September 2022, the Front Range of Colorado has been classified as “severe” nonattainment by the EPA. The region’s background ozone level is approximately 40-50 ppb, but often exceeds federal health standards throughout warm summer months. Our location in Fort Collins provides a unique opportunity to engage in air quality monitoring efforts and outreach in our own backyard.
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Community Monitoring for Air Toxics on Colorado’s Front Range
A new community monitoring program to aid in the regulation of air toxics was implemented by Colorado Air Toxics Act (HB21-1189). The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Air Pollution Control Division (CDPHE-APCD) hired Air Resource Specialists to perform monitoring for benzene, hydrogen sulfide and hydrogen cyanide in disproportionately affected communities.
