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  • Air District extends Spare the Air Alert through Saturday for wildfire smoke
    Air District extends Spare the Air Alert through Saturday for wildfire smoke

    The Air District is extending a Spare the Air Alert for smoke through tomorrow, Saturday, October 26, for the entire the region. The Air District is closely monitoring smoke impacts from the Kincade Fire in Sonoma County and the northern portion of the Bay Area is currently experiencing smoke impacts. Additional smoke impacts are expected to spread across the region starting this afternoon as smoke mixes down to the surface.

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    The Air District is extending a Spare the Air Alert for smoke through tomorrow, Saturday, October 26, for the entire the region. The Air District is closely monitoring smoke impacts from the Kincade Fire in Sonoma County and the northern portion of the Bay Area is currently experiencing smoke impacts. Additional smoke impacts are expected to spread across the region starting this afternoon as smoke mixes down to the surface.

  • Air District issues air quality advisory due to flaring at Chevron Refinery
    Air District issues air quality advisory due to flaring at Chevron Refinery

    The Air District is closely monitoring flaring at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond and has issued an air quality advisory as localized smoke impacts are possible near and downwind of the facility, including the Contra Costa County cities of Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, and Hercules, as well as Solano County. This is based on current meteorological conditions which can change depending on the duration of the flaring. Residents should follow instructions from local health officials.

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    The Air District is closely monitoring flaring at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond and has issued an air quality advisory as localized smoke impacts are possible near and downwind of the facility, including the Contra Costa County cities of Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, and Hercules, as well as Solano County. This is based on current meteorological conditions which can change depending on the duration of the flaring. Residents should follow instructions from local health officials.

  • Air District issues Air Quality Advisory for smoke due to the Crystal Fire in Napa County
    Air District issues Air Quality Advisory for smoke due to the Crystal Fire in Napa County

    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory due to smoke from the Crystal Fire in Napa County for today, Wednesday, June 5. Localized smoke impacts are possible near Angwin and may impact the Napa Valley from St. Helena to Calistoga. We will be closely monitoring air quality for smoke impacts from this incident.

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    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory due to smoke from the Crystal Fire in Napa County for today, Wednesday, June 5. Localized smoke impacts are possible near Angwin and may impact the Napa Valley from St. Helena to Calistoga. We will be closely monitoring air quality for smoke impacts from this incident.

  • Air District issues air quality advisory for smoke in the Bay Area Sunday & Monday
    Air District issues air quality advisory for smoke in the Bay Area Sunday & Monday

    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory for smoke for the entire Bay Area region on Sunday, October 27 through Monday, October 28.

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    The Air District is issuing an air quality advisory for smoke for the entire Bay Area region on Sunday, October 27 through Monday, October 28.

  • Air Monitoring Infographic
    Air Monitoring Infographic

    Feb 13, 2025 ... Air Monitoring Facts • Stationary devices measure What are ambient air quality • Comply with national standards air monitors? • Regularly checked for accuracy, stringent quality control and ...

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    Feb 13, 2025 ... Air Monitoring Facts • Stationary devices measure What are ambient air quality • Comply with national standards air monitors? • Regularly checked for accuracy, stringent quality control and ...

  • Air Monitoring Procedures
    Air Monitoring Procedures

    Sep 19, 1996 ... MANUAL OF PROCEDURES VOLUME VI AIR MONITORING PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GROUND LEVEL MONITORING FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE AND SULFUR DIOXIDE 1.1 General 1.2 Instrumentation 1.2 1 Sulfur ...

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    Sep 19, 1996 ... MANUAL OF PROCEDURES VOLUME VI AIR MONITORING PROCEDURES TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GROUND LEVEL MONITORING FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE AND SULFUR DIOXIDE 1.1 General 1.2 Instrumentation 1.2 1 Sulfur ...

  • Air Monitoring Guidelines
    Air Monitoring Guidelines

    Sep 11, 2015 ... Air Monitoring Guidelines for Petroleum Refineries AIR DISTRICT REGULATION 12, RULE 15: PETROLEUM REFINING EMISSIONS TRACKING Prepared by the staff of the Bay Area Air ...

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    Sep 11, 2015 ... Air Monitoring Guidelines for Petroleum Refineries AIR DISTRICT REGULATION 12, RULE 15: PETROLEUM REFINING EMISSIONS TRACKING Prepared by the staff of the Bay Area Air ...

  • Air Monitoring Van – Monitoring Plan
    Air Monitoring Van – Monitoring Plan

    Nov 17, 2025 ... East Oakland Community Air Monitoring Project Monitoring Plan for Measurements of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Particulate Matter (PM) Characteristics ...

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    Nov 17, 2025 ... East Oakland Community Air Monitoring Project Monitoring Plan for Measurements of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and Particulate Matter (PM) Characteristics ...

  • Benicia Air Monitoring Map
    Benicia Air Monitoring Map

    Jun 7, 2021 ... Military W Military E Air Monitoring Locations ―Benicia Active Air Monitoring Sites Proposed Locations in Green Valero Valero Admin MET Warehouse GLM N Valero Warehouse MET Valero Benicia Refiner ...

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    Jun 7, 2021 ... Military W Military E Air Monitoring Locations ―Benicia Active Air Monitoring Sites Proposed Locations in Green Valero Valero Admin MET Warehouse GLM N Valero Warehouse MET Valero Benicia Refiner ...

  • Appendix D. Air Monitoring
    Appendix D. Air Monitoring

    Mar 12, 2024 ... DRAFT Final Path to Clean Air Plan March 2024 Appendix D: Air Monitoring This appendix contains additional information on air monitoring data and insights to supplement Chapter 5: Air Quality ...

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    Mar 12, 2024 ... DRAFT Final Path to Clean Air Plan March 2024 Appendix D: Air Monitoring This appendix contains additional information on air monitoring data and insights to supplement Chapter 5: Air Quality ...

  • Appendix D. Air Monitoring
    Appendix D. Air Monitoring

    Jun 4, 2024 ... Path to Clean Air Plan April 2024 Appendix D: Air Monitoring This appendix contains additional information on air monitoring data and insights to supplement Chapter 5: Air Quality Overview and ...

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    Jun 4, 2024 ... Path to Clean Air Plan April 2024 Appendix D: Air Monitoring This appendix contains additional information on air monitoring data and insights to supplement Chapter 5: Air Quality Overview and ...

  • Air Monitoring Data Inventory
    Air Monitoring Data Inventory

    Nov 22, 2023 ... Ambient Air Monitoring Reference Guide for the Richmond-North Richmond-San Pablo Area This table provides information about different ambient air monitoring programs and projects. Air monitoring ...

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    Nov 22, 2023 ... Ambient Air Monitoring Reference Guide for the Richmond-North Richmond-San Pablo Area This table provides information about different ambient air monitoring programs and projects. Air monitoring ...

  • Air Monitoring Fact Sheet
    Air Monitoring Fact Sheet

    Feb 11, 2025 ... Air Monitoring Fact Sheet What are air monitors? What are the limitations? • Stationary devices that measure ambient • Not designed to measure incidents such as a air quality facility fires but ...

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    Feb 11, 2025 ... Air Monitoring Fact Sheet What are air monitors? What are the limitations? • Stationary devices that measure ambient • Not designed to measure incidents such as a air quality facility fires but ...

  • Benicia Air Monitoring FAQs
    Benicia Air Monitoring FAQs

    Jun 8, 2021 ... To identify possible areas for additional air monitoring in Benicia, the Air District reviewed available Benicia Community Air Monitoring Site Selection air quality and meteorological monitoring ...

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    Jun 8, 2021 ... To identify possible areas for additional air monitoring in Benicia, the Air District reviewed available Benicia Community Air Monitoring Site Selection air quality and meteorological monitoring ...

  • Community Air Monitoring Van
    Community Air Monitoring Van

    May 25, 2021 ... Community Community Air MonitoAir Monitorringing Who We Are The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is the regional agency responsible for protecting air quality in the Bay Area. What We Are ...

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    May 25, 2021 ... Community Community Air MonitoAir Monitorringing Who We Are The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is the regional agency responsible for protecting air quality in the Bay Area. What We Are ...

  • Air Quality Monitoring Modes
    Air Quality Monitoring Modes

    Jun 13, 2019 ... 6/13/2019 Air Quality Monitoring Modes Mode: Mobile Making measurements while in motion Fe at ur es : • Quickly screen for air pollutants over a broad spatial area • Multiple passes can reveal ...

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    Jun 13, 2019 ... 6/13/2019 Air Quality Monitoring Modes Mode: Mobile Making measurements while in motion Fe at ur es : • Quickly screen for air pollutants over a broad spatial area • Multiple passes can reveal ...

  • Air Toxics Monitoring Option
    Air Toxics Monitoring Option

    Jan 14, 2020 ... DRAFT 1/13/2020 Monitoring Project Option #3: Identify Air Toxics Hotspots The Steering Committee identified several air quality questions and concerns related to stationary pollution sources in ...

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    Jan 14, 2020 ... DRAFT 1/13/2020 Monitoring Project Option #3: Identify Air Toxics Hotspots The Steering Committee identified several air quality questions and concerns related to stationary pollution sources in ...

  • Air Monitoring Van – Overview of Planned Monitoring
    Air Monitoring Van – Overview of Planned Monitoring

    Jun 30, 2025 ... East Oakland Community Air Monitoring Background and Motivation The Air District, in partnership with Communities for a Better Environment (CBE), is conducting an Air Monitoring Project in East ...

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    Jun 30, 2025 ... East Oakland Community Air Monitoring Background and Motivation The Air District, in partnership with Communities for a Better Environment (CBE), is conducting an Air Monitoring Project in East ...

  • Air District hosts Refinery Community Air Monitoring workshops
    Air District hosts Refinery Community Air Monitoring workshops

    二月 14, 2018 ... NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 14, 2018 CONTACT: Ralph Borrmann, 415.749.4900 Air District hosts Refinery Community Air Monitoring workshops Air District seeks ...

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    二月 14, 2018 ... NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 14, 2018 CONTACT: Ralph Borrmann, 415.749.4900 Air District hosts Refinery Community Air Monitoring workshops Air District seeks ...

  • Air District hosts expert panel on air monitoring
    Air District hosts expert panel on air monitoring

    Jul 9, 2013 ... NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Aaron Richardson July 9, 2013 415.749.4900 Air District hosts expert panel on air monitoring SAN ...

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    Jul 9, 2013 ... NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Aaron Richardson July 9, 2013 415.749.4900 Air District hosts expert panel on air monitoring SAN ...

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