Washoe County Health District

Air Quality Management Division

2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan

Submitted to EPA Region IX July 1, 2014 

Washoe County Health District

Air Quality Management Division

1001 East Ninth Street, Suite B-171 

P.O. Box 11130 

Reno, Nevada 89520-0027 

(775) 784-7200 

www.OurCleanAir.com 
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Table of Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................................................................1 

 Purpose .................................................................................................................................1 

Public Inspection Process ....................................................................................................1 

 Agency Contacts ..................................................................................................................1 

Overview of Washoe County Health District Network Operation ..................................................2 

Network Design ...................................................................................................................2 

Minimum Monitoring Requirements ...................................................................................4 

 Network Modifications Completed in 2013 ........................................................................7 

 Additional Modifications Completed in 2013 .....................................................................7 

 Network Modifications Proposed for 2014-2015 ................................................................8 

 Additional Modifications Proposed for 2014-2015 .............................................................8 

 Modifications to PM2.5 Monitoring Network Proposed for 2014-2015 ...............................9 

Data Submission Requirements ...........................................................................................9 

Overview of Tribal Network Operations .......................................................................................10 

Network Design .................................................................................................................10 

Washoe County Health District Detailed Site Information ...........................................................12 

Galletti................................................................................................................................13 

Incline ................................................................................................................................16 

Lemmon Valley .................................................................................................................19 

Plumb-Kit ...........................................................................................................................22 

Reno 3 ................................................................................................................................25 

 South Reno .........................................................................................................................33 

 Sparks .................................................................................................................................36 

Toll .....................................................................................................................................39 

Tables .............................................................................................................................................. ii

Figures............................................................................................................................................. ii

Acronyms and Abbreviations ........................................................................................................ iii
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Tables 

1. Ambient Air Monitoring Sites and Parameters Monitored ..................................................3 

2. Minimum Monitoring Requirements for O3 ........................................................................4 

3. Minimum Monitoring Requirements for FEM PM2.5 ..........................................................4 

4. Minimum Monitoring Requirements for FRM PM2.5 ..........................................................4 

5. Minimum Monitoring Requirements for PM10 ....................................................................5 

6. Minimum Monitoring Requirements for NO2 .....................................................................5 

7. Minimum Monitoring Requirements for CO .......................................................................6 

8. Minimum Monitoring Requirements for SO2 ......................................................................6 

9. Tribal Ambient Air Monitoring Sites and Parameters Monitored .....................................10 

Figures 

1. Washoe County Health District - AQMD Ambient Air Monitoring Sites ..........................2 

2. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony ...............................................................................................11 

3. Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe ................................................................................................12 

4. Galletti Monitoring Station ................................................................................................13 

5. Galletti Monitoring Site Vicinity Map ...............................................................................14 

6. Galletti Monitoring Site Vicinity Aerial ............................................................................14 

7. Incline Monitoring Station .................................................................................................16 

8. Incline Monitoring Site Vicinity Map................................................................................17 

9. Incline Monitoring Site Vicinity Aerial .............................................................................17 

10. Lemmon Valley Monitoring Station ..................................................................................19 

11. Lemmon Valley Monitoring Site Vicinity Map .................................................................20 

12. Lemmon Valley Monitoring Site Vicinity Aerial ..............................................................20 

13. Plumb-Kit Monitoring Station ...........................................................................................22 

14. Plumb-Kit Monitoring Site Vicinity Map ..........................................................................23 

15. Plumb-Kit Monitoring Site Vicinity Aerial .......................................................................23 

16. Reno3 Monitoring Station..................................................................................................25 

17. Reno3 Monitoring Site Vicinity Map ................................................................................26 

18. Reno3 Monitoring Site Vicinity Aerial..............................................................................26 

19. South Reno Monitoring Station .........................................................................................33 

20. South Reno Monitoring Site Vicinity Map ........................................................................34 

21. South Reno Monitoring Site Vicinity Aerial .....................................................................34 

22. Sparks Monitoring Station .................................................................................................36 

23. Sparks Monitoring Site Vicinity Map ................................................................................37 

24. Sparks Monitoring Site Vicinity Aerial .............................................................................37 

25. Toll Monitoring Station .....................................................................................................39 

26. Toll Monitoring Site Vicinity Map ....................................................................................40 

27. Toll Monitoring Site Vicinity Aerial .................................................................................40 
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Acronyms and Abbreviations

AADT Annual Average Daily Traffic Count 

AQI Air Quality Index 

AQMD Washoe County Health District - Air Quality Management Division

AQS Air Quality System

ARM Approved Regional Method 

ATR Automatic Traffic Recorder

BAM Beta Attenuation Monitor

CARB California Air Resources Board

CBSA Core-Based Statistical Area

cc/min Cubic centimeter per minute

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CMSA Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area

CO Carbon Monoxide 

CSA Combined Statistical Area

DMV Department of Motor Vehicles 

EBAM Met One Environmental Beta Attenuation Monitor 

EI Emissions Inventory

EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

ESC Environmental Systems Corporation 

FEM Federal Equivalent Method 

FRM Federal Reference Method

GFC Gas Filter Correlation

MSA Metropolitan Statistical Area

NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

NCore National Core multipollutant monitoring station

NDOT Nevada Department of Transportation 

NO Nitric Oxide

NO2 Nitrogen Dioxide

NOx Oxides of Nitrogen 

NOy Reactive Oxides of Nitrogen

O3 Ozone 

PM2.5 Particulate Matter less than or equal to 2.5 microns in aerodynamic diameter 

PM10 Particulate Matter less than or equal to 10 microns in aerodynamic diameter

PMcoarse PM10 minus PM2.5

ppb parts per billion

ppm parts per million

PWEI Population Weighted Emissions Index 

RTI Research Triangle Institute

SASS Speciation Air Sampling System

SIP State Implementation Plan

SLAMS State and Local Air Monitoring Station

SO2 Sulfur Dioxide 

SPM Special Purpose Monitoring 

SR State Route

STN Speciation Trends Network

TAPI Teledyne Advanced Pollution Instrumentation, Inc.
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2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan 1 

Introduction 

Purpose

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized amendments to the ambient air monitoring 

regulations on October 17, 2006.1

 The amendments revise the technical requirements for certain types 

of ambient air monitoring sites, add provisions for monitoring of PMcoarse, and reduce certain monitoring 

requirements for criteria pollutants. Monitoring agencies are required to submit annual monitoring 

network plans, conduct network assessments every five years, perform quality assurance activities, and 

in certain instances, have NCore sites established by January 1, 2011. 

This plan was prepared and submitted as part of the fulfillment to these new regulations. It represents 

the Washoe County Health District - Air Quality Management Division’s (AQMD) ambient air 

monitoring program activities completed in 2013 and proposed network modifications for 2014-2015. 

Public Inspection Process 

This monitoring network plan was available for public inspection from June 1 to June 30, 2014 at the 

AQMD website (www.OurCleanAir.com). A hardcopy of the plan was also available at the AQMD 

office. 

Agency Contacts

For information or questions regarding the 2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan, please contact 

the following individuals of the AQMD. 

Charlene Albee, Division Director 

(775) 784-7211, or calbee@washoecounty.us 

Daniel Inouye, Branch Chief

(775) 784-7214, or dinouye@washoecounty.us

Craig Petersen, Senior Air Quality Specialist

(775) 784- 7233, or cpetersen@washoecounty.us 

 

1 71 FR 61236-61328.
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2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan 2 

Overview of Washoe County Health District Network Operation

Network Design

The AQMD operated eight (8) ambient air monitoring sites in 2013 (Figure 1). The red boundary 

delineates Hydrographic Area 87 (HA 87) as defined by the State of Nevada Division of Water 

Resources and is currently designated as “serious” non-attainment for the 24-hour PM10 NAAQS.2,3 

Washoe County is classified as “attainment” or “unclassifiable/attainment” for all other pollutants and 

averaging times. Table 1 lists the parameters monitored in 2013 sorted by network type and site. 

Figure 1

Washoe County Health District - AQMD Ambient Air Monitoring Sites

 

2 40 CFR 81.329.

3 In July 2009, the AQMD submitted a SIP revision to EPA requesting redesignation of HA 87 to an attainment/maintenance 

area for the 24-hour PM10 NAAQS. On April 19, 2011, EPA published a final rule (76 FR 21807) finding that 1) the Truckee 

Meadows failed to attain the NAAQS by the applicable date and 2) the Truckee Meadows is currently attaining the NAAQS 

based on recent monitoring data (2007-2009). The rule does not change the “Serious” non-attainment designation.
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2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan 3 

Table 1

Ambient Air Monitoring Sites and Parameters Monitored 

Network Type 

Site

SLAMS O3

COTrace COTrace NONO2 NOxTrace NOyTrace SO2PM10(manual)PM10(continuous)PM2.5(manual)PM2.5(continuous)PMcoarse(manual)PMcoarse(continuous)PM2.5SpeciationMeteorology 

Galletti    

Incline 

Lemmon Valley  

Plumb-Kit 

South Reno   

Sparks    

Toll   

NCore4

Reno3              

Speciation 

Trends

Reno3 

Notes: Meteorology for the NCore network includes ambient temperature, wind speed, wind 

direction, and relative humidity. The PM10 manual method monitor at NCore is for PMcoarse

calculation only and is not submitted to AQS for data to be used in comparison to the NAAQS.

 

4 NCore monitoring began December 2010.
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2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan 4 

Minimum Monitoring Requirements

The AQMD’s ambient air monitoring network meets the minimum monitoring requirements for all 

criteria pollutants pursuant to 40 CFR 58, Appendix D. The AQMD does not monitor for Lead due to 

there being no sources over 0.5 tons per year and a core-based statistical area (CBSA) population less 

than 500,000. Tables 2 through 8 provide pollutant specific monitoring requirements. Additional 

pollutant specific data may be found in the “Washoe County, Nevada, Air Quality Trends Report, 2004-

2013”. The 2013 population data are from the Nevada State Demographer’s Office.5

Table 2 

Minimum Monitoring Requirements for O3 

8-hour Design Value

(2011-2013) Number of Monitors

MSA County Population ppm Site (ID)

Minimum 

Required Active Needed

RenoSparks Washoe 431,600 0.068 

South Reno 

(0020) 

Sparks 

(1005)

2 6 0 

 Monitors required for SIP or Maintenance Plan: 2 

Title 40 CFR 58, Appendix D, 4.1 requires O3 monitoring in MSAs with populations above 350,000 

people. Monitors are also required in MSAs with lower populations if measured O3 values within that 

MSA are within 85% of the NAAQS.

Table 3

Minimum Monitoring Requirements for FEM PM2.5 

Design Value (2011-2013) Number of Monitors

MSA County Population

Annual 

(μg/m3)

Annual 

Site (ID)

Daily 

(μg/m3)

Daily 

Site (ID)

Minimum 

Required Active Needed

RenoSparks Washoe 431,600 7.4 Reno3 

(0016) 25 Reno3 (0016) 1 3 0 

 Monitors required for: SIP or Maintenance Plan: 0; NCore: 1

Table 4 

Minimum Monitoring Requirements for FRM PM2.5 

Design Value (2011-2013) Number of Monitors

MSA County Population

Annual 

(μg/m3)

Annual 

Site (ID)

Daily 

(μg/m3)

Daily 

Site (ID)

Minimum 

Required Active Needed

RenoSparks Washoe 431,600 7.4 Reno3 

(0016) 24 Reno3 (0016) 1 1 0 

 Monitors required for: SIP or Maintenance Plan: 0; NCore: 1

 

5 http://nvdemography.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/March-2013-Population-Projections.pdf . 
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2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan 5 

Title 40 CFR 58, Appendix D, 4.7 requires PM2.5 monitoring in MSAs with populations above 500,000 

people and in MSAs with lower populations if measured PM2.5 values for an MSA are within 85% of the 

NAAQS. Title 40 CFR 58, Appendix A, 3.2.5 requires 15 percent (at least 1) of the monitors be 

collocated. The first collocated monitor must be a designated FRM monitor. AQMD meets this 

requirement by having the Primary PM2.5 FEM monitor at the Reno 3 monitoring station collocated with 

a PM2.5 FRM sampler.

Table 5 

Minimum Monitoring Requirements for PM10

Maximum Concentration (2013) Number of Monitors

MSA County Population μg/m3 Site (ID) 

Minimum 

Required Active Needed

RenoSparks Washoe 431,600 144 Toll (0025) 4 6 0 

 Monitors required for SIP or Maintenance Plan: 4 

Title 40 CFR 58, Appendix D, 4.6 specifies PM10 monitoring requirements in MSAs based on 

population and design values. Title 40 CFR 58, Appendix A, 3.3.1 requires 15 percent (at least 1) of the 

manual method samplers be collocated. Being that AQMD only runs one manual method sampler for 

the calculation of PM10-2.5 at the Reno 3 NCore station, and all of the Primary PM10 monitors are 

continuous methods, there is no collocation requirement. 

Table 6 

Minimum Monitoring Requirements for NO2 

Design Value (2011-

2013) Number of Monitors

CBSA Counties Population

Annual

(ppb)

1-hour

(ppb)

Minimum 

Required Active Needed

Reno, NV

Washoe

Storey

Total

431,600

 4,243 

435,843

16 56 1 1 0 

 Monitors required for: SIP or Maintenance Plan: 0; NCore: 1

Title 40 CFR 58, Appendix D, 4.3.2 requires one near-road NO2 monitoring station in each CBSA with 

populations over 500,000 people. Likewise, Title 40 CFR 58, Appendix D, 4.3.3 requires one area-wide 

NO2 monitoring station in each CBSA with populations over 1,000,000 people. Based on the 2013 

population data from the Nevada State Demographer’s Office, the Reno, NV CBSA does not require a 

near-road or area-wide NO2 monitoring station.
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Table 7 

Minimum Monitoring Requirements for CO 

Design Value (2012-

2013) Number of Monitors

CBSA Counties Population

1-hour

(ppm)

8-hour

(ppm)

Minimum 

Required Active Needed

Reno, NV 

Washoe

Storey

Total

431,600

4,243 

435,843

3.2 2.6 2 6 0 

 Monitors required for: SIP or Maintenance Plan: 2; NCore: 1

Title 40 CFR 58, Appendix D, 3.0 requires high sensitivity CO monitors at NCore sites. Title 40 CFR 

58, Appendix D, 4.2 requires one CO monitor to operate collocated with one required near-road NO2

monitor in CBSAs having populations over 1,000,000 people. Based on the 2013 population data from 

the Nevada State Demographer’s Office, the Reno, NV CBSA does not require a CO monitor collocated 

with a near-road NO2 monitor. 

Table 8

Minimum Monitoring Requirements for SO2

Total SO2

(tons/year)

PWEI

(Million persons-tons/year)

Number of Monitors

CBSA Counties Population

Minimum 

Required Active Needed

Reno, 

NV

Washoe

Storey

Total

431,600

4,243 

435,843

863.1 376.2 1 1 0 

 Monitors required for NCore: 1 

Title 40 CFR 58, Appendix D, 4.4.2 requires an SO2 monitoring network based on a calculated 

population weighted emissions index (PWEI). This index is calculated by multiplying the population of 

a CBSA with the emissions inventory (EI) data for counties within that CBSA. The calculated value is 

then divided by one million in order to obtain the PWEI value. PWEI monitoring requirements are as 

follows: 1) one monitor in CBSAs with a PWEI value greater than 5,000, 2) two monitors in CBSAs 

with a PWEI value greater than 100,000, and 3) three monitors in CBSAs with a PWEI value greater 

than 1,000,000. As shown in Table 8, AQMD used 2013 population data from the Nevada State 

Demographer’s Office and 2011 National Emissions Inventory data to determine that no additional SO2

monitoring is required. 
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2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan 7 

Network Modifications Completed in 2013 

The following modifications to the ambient air monitoring network were completed in 2013. 

SLAMS:

PM10 (Galletti)

• Replaced existing Hi-Volume PM10 sampler with a new Met One BAM 1020 FEM PM10

monitor. This monitor is configured as a coarse pair with the Met One BAM 1020 FEM PM2.5

monitor listed below for continuous PM10-2.5 measurement. Continuous PM10 and PM10-2.5 data 

for record began submission to AQS in January 2013. 

PM10 (Sparks)

• Took the designated and collocated Hi-Volume PM10 samplers offline. They were replaced by a 

Met One BAM 1020 FEM PM10 monitor in 2011. Since the final Galletti Hi-Volume PM10

sampler was replaced, the PM10 network only consists of continuous monitors, which do not 

have a collocation requirement. 

PM2.5 (Galletti)

• Installed a new Met One BAM 1020 FEM PM2.5 monitor. This monitor is configured as a coarse 

pair with the Met One BAM 1020 FEM PM10 monitor listed above for continuous PM10-2.5

measurement. Continuous PM2.5 and PM10-2.5 data for record began submission to AQS in 

January 2013. 

Meteorology (Galletti, Plumb-Kit, South Reno, Sparks, Toll) 

• Replaced the existing Met One 014A wind speed and 024A wind direction sensors with Met One 

50.5H sonic anemometers. Will begin submitting data for record to AQS in January 2014. 

NCore: 

Meteorology (Reno 3) 

• The Vaisala WXT520 weather station (wind speed, wind direction, ambient temperature, relative 

humidity, barometric pressure, and precipitation) was replaced with a Met One 50.5H sonic 

anemometer to measure wind speed and direction, a YSI Series 700 probe for ambient 

temperature, and Met One 083E sensor for relative humidity. Barometric pressure and relative 

humidity are no longer measured. 

Speciation Trends: 

• No modifications completed. 

Additional Modifications Completed in 2013 

The following additional modifications were completed in 2013. 

SLAMS: 

CO, O3 (Toll)

• Replaced the Environics 6103 Ozone Transfer Standard/Multi-gas Calibrator with a TeledyneAPI T700 Dynamic Dilution Calibrator.
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2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan 8 

NCore: 

• No modifications completed. 

Speciation Trends and Special Purpose Monitor Networks: 

Special Purpose PM2.5

• A Met One Environmental Beta Attenuation Monitor (EBAM) was added to the network for 

special purpose and exceptional event monitoring of episodes such as wild fires. The EBAM has 

been mounted to a trailer for ease of towing and deployment and is stored when not in use. 

Network Modifications Proposed for 2014-2015 

The following modifications to the ambient air monitoring network are proposed for 2014-2015. 

SLAMS:

All pollutants and meteorology (Galletti)

• Relocate entire Galletti monitoring site. The reason for relocating this site is to move the shelter 

away from trees that are less than 10 meters from the monitoring probe and inlets. 

CO (South Reno) 

• Take existing CO analyzer offline and discontinue monitoring for CO at South Reno monitoring 

station. A formal letter stating this proposal will be submitted prior to follow the 40 CFR 58.14 

criteria.

O3 (Lemmon Valley, South Reno, Sparks) 

• Replace existing TAPI 400E O3 analyzers with new TAPI T400 analyzers as part of AQMD’s 

ten-year replacement program.

NCore: 

Meteorology (Reno3) 

• Install a new Met One 595 solar radiation sensor. 

Additional Modifications Proposed for 2014-2015 

The following additional modifications are proposed for 2014-2015. 

SLAMS:

CO, O3 (South Reno, Sparks) 

• Replace the Environics 6103 Ozone Transfer Standard/Multi-gas Calibrator with a Teledyne-API 

T700 Dynamic Dilution Calibrator.

PM10, PM2.5, PM10-2.5 (Galletti, Sparks)

• Begin “direct polling” of data form the Met One BAM 1020 FEM continuous PM monitors. 

This will allow additional diagnostic data to be viewed from the office increasing efficiency

while decreasing time spent troubleshooting. The existing analog concentration connections to a 

station data logger will be retained as a redundant data system.
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2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan 9 

NCore:

Trace CO, O3, NO, NO2, NOx, Trace NO, NOy (Reno 3) 

• Replace the Environics 6103 Ozone Transfer Standard/Multi-gas Calibrator with a Teledyne-API 

T700U Dynamic Dilution Calibrator. 

PM10, PM2.5, PM10-2.5 (Reno 3) 

• Begin “direct polling” of data form the Met One BAM 1020 FEM continuous PM monitors. 

This will allow additional diagnostic data to be viewed from the office increasing efficiency 

while decreasing time spent troubleshooting. The existing analog concentration connections to a 

station data logger will be retained as a redundant data system.

Speciation Trends Network: 

PM2.5 Speciation (Reno 3) 

• Replace the existing Met One Speciated Air Sampling System (SASS) with new Super SASS 

and upgrade the existing URG 3000N for sequential sampling capabilities. 

Other:

• Replace existing TAPI 400E Primary Ozone Standard with new TAPI T400 Primary Ozone 

Standard as part of AQMD’s ten-year replacement program.

Modifications to PM2.5 Monitoring Network Proposed for 2014-2015

SLAMS:

Sparks 

• Replace the existing Met One BAM 1020 FEM PM2.5 monitor with a new Met One BAM 1020 

FEM PM2.5 monitor. This monitor will be configured with the existing Met One BAM 1020 

FEM PM10 monitor for continuous PM10-2.5 measurement.

NCore:

Reno 3 

• Take the existing collocated BGI PQ200 FRM PM2.5 manual method sampler offline. This is 

currently a duplicate measurement. With the Met One BAM 1020 FEM PM2.5 monitor as the 

primary monitor, collocation requirements are being met with the BGI PQ200 FRM PM2.5

sampler that is part of the BGI PQ200 coarse pair.

Data Submission Requirements

Precision and Accuracy Reports for 2013 were submitted to AQS for the: 

 1st quarter in June 2013, 

 2nd quarter in September 2013, 

 3rd quarter in November 2013, and 

 4th quarter in March 2014. 

Annual Data Certification for all data for 2013 was submitted to EPA on April 30, 2014. 
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2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan 10 

Overview of Tribal Network Operations

Network Design

Two tribes operate ambient air monitoring networks within the geographic boundaries of Washoe 

County - The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony (RSIC) and Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (PLPT). Table 9 

summarizes the tribal sites and parameters monitored in 2013. Figure 2 shows the location of tribal 

lands for the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony and Figure 3 is a map showing the locations of the Pyramid 

Lake Paiute Tribes’ monitoring sites. For additional detailed site information about the RSIC and PLPT 

monitoring networks including annual network plans, refer to the following contact information. 

Reno Sparks Indian Colony Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

Elizabeth Acevedo Elizabeth Sala

Environmental Specialist II Air Quality Specialist 

Environmental Program of the Environmental Department 

Planning Department P.O. Box 256 

1937 Prosperity Street Nixon, NV 89424 

Reno, NV 89502 (775) 574-0101 

(775)785-1363, ext. 5409 esala@plpt.nsn.us

eacevedo@rsic.org http://plpt.nsn.us/environmental/air.htm

www.rsic.org

Table 9

Tribal Ambient Air Monitoring Sites and Parameters Monitored 

Network

Site

Site ID

RSIC O3

CONO2 NOxPM10(manual)PM10(continuous)PM2.5(manual)PM2.5(continuous)PMcoarse(manual)PMcoarse(continuous)Meteorology 

Hungry Valley

TT 653 2010



PLPT

WADSAQ

T-561-1026

  
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Figure 2

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony 
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Figure 3

Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

Map 1 - Location of Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Air Quality Monitoring Site. PM2.5 at Wadsworth is 

awaiting approval to start operation. Both sites have meteorological monitoring. 
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Washoe County Health District Detailed Site Information

Galletti

The Galletti site is located southeast of the Interstate 80 - US Highway 395/Interstate 580 interchange in 

a commercial/industrial area. The Galletti site is heavily impacted by on-road vehicle emissions from 

interstate highways.

Site Name: Galletti

AQS ID: 32-031-0022

Geographical coordinates: CO: 39o 31.920’N, 119o 47.099’W

Location: CO: South end of NDOT equipment yard.

Street address: 305 Galletti Way

Reno, NV 89512

County: Washoe

Distance to road: 15 meters to Kietzke Lane; 117 meters to IR 580

Traffic count: 

14,633 AADT (2010-2012)

(NDOT ATR 0312210 - Kietzke Lane, 0.15 miles south of Galletti Way)

145,333 AADT (2010-2012) 

(NDOT ATR 0310461 – IR580 (US 395), ‘Exit 67’ 0.2 miles north of Glendale Ave.)

Groundcover: Paved

Representative area: Reno-Sparks MSA

Figure 4

Galletti Monitoring Station
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Figure 5 

Galletti Monitoring Site Vicinity Map

Figure 6 

Galletti Monitoring Site Vicinity Aerial
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Galletti (continued)

PM10 PM2.5 PM10-2.5 CO

Site type Highest 

Concentration

Highest 

Concentration

Highest 

Concentration

Highest 

Concentration

Monitor type SLAMS SLAMS SLAMS SLAMS

Spatial scale Middle Middle Middle Middle

Sampling method Met One BAM 1020 Met One BAM 1020 Met One BAM 1020 TAPI 300E

Analysis method Beta Attenuation Beta Attenuation Beta Attenuation GFC

Method code 122 170 185 093

Parameter code 81102 & 85101 88101 86101 42101

Parameter occurrence code 6 1 1 1 

Start date August 1988 January 2013 January 2013 August 1988

Operation schedule Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous

Sampling season All year All year All year All year

Monitoring objective(s) NAAQS comparison NAAQS comparison Research Support NAAQS comparison

Probe height 4.0 meters 4.0 meters 4.0 meters 4.0 meters

Height of obstruction not on roof n/a n/a n/a n/a

Distance:

from obstructions not on roof None None None None

from obstructions on roof n/a n/a n/a n/a

from trees 8.2 meters* 8.2 meters* 8.2 meters* 8.2 meters*

to furnace or incinerator flue n/a n/a n/a n/a

between collocated monitors n/a n/a n/a n/a

from supporting structure 1.2 meters 1.2 meters 1.2 meters 1.2 meters

Flow rate 16.7 l/min 16.7 l/min 16.7 l/min 720-880 cc/min

Unrestricted airflow 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees

Probe material n/a n/a n/a Teflon

Residence time n/a n/a n/a 13 seconds

Proposed modifications 

within the next 18 months? See page 8 See page 8 See page 8 See page 8 

Is the monitor suitable for 

comparison against the annual PM2.5

NAAQS?

n/a Yes n/a n/a

Frequency of:

flow rate verification for 

manual samplers audit (PM) n/a n/a n/a n/a

flow rate verification for 

automated analyzers audit (PM)

Bi-weekly 

verifications and 

quarterly audits

Bi-weekly 

verifications and 

quarterly audits

Bi-weekly 

verifications and 

quarterly audits

n/a

one-point QC check (gaseous) n/a n/a n/a Bi-weekly (3 point)

Last: 

annual performance evaluation 

(gaseous) n/a n/a n/a

03-12-13

06-25-13

08-21-13

12-11-13

two semi-annual flow rate audits 

(PM) 

03-25-13

06-25-13

09-19-13

11-08-13

03-25-13

06-25-13

09-19-13

11-08-13

03-25-13

06-25-13

09-19-13

11-08-13

n/a

* Trees are not of sufficient height and leaf canopy density to interfere with the normal unrestricted airflow around the 

monitoring path. At least 90 percent of the monitoring path is at least 10 meters from the drip line of the trees.
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Incline

This site is located in a Washoe County office building at 855 Alder Avenue and is outside HA 87. It is 

located in a residential/commercial neighborhood. The AQMD had monitored PM10 (1993-2002) and 

CO (1993-2002) and currently monitors for O3. This site was temporarily closed from December 2005 

to May 2008 for remodeling. By multi-agency cooperative agreement, the California Air Resources 

Board (CARB) monitored PM2.5 (1999-2002) and NO2 (1999-2002). Since May 2008, this site only 

monitors for O3.

Site Name: Incline

AQS ID: 32-031-2002

Geographical coordinates: 39o 15.025’N, 119o 57.404’W

Location: Inside northeast corner of Washoe County office building.

Street address: 

855 Alder Avenue

Incline Village, NV 89451

County: Washoe

Distance to road: 57 meters to Tahoe Boulevard

Traffic count: 

12,000 AADT (2010-2012)

(NDOT ATR 0310379 – SR28, North Shore Rd (Tahoe Blvd), 450ft south of Village 

Blvd.)

Groundcover: Paved / Vegetated

Representative area: Reno-Sparks MSA

Figure 7 

Incline Monitoring Station
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Figure 8 

Incline Monitoring Site Vicinity Map

Figure 9 

Incline Monitoring Site Vicinity Aerial
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Incline (continued)

O3

Site type Population Exposure

Monitor type SLAMS

Spatial scale Neighborhood

Sampling method TAPI 400E 

Analysis method UV Photometry

Method code 087

Parameter code 44201

Parameter occurrence code 1 

Start date June 1993

Operation schedule Continuous

Sampling season All year

Monitoring objective(s) NAAQS comparison

Probe height 4.6 meters

Height of obstruction not on roof n/a

Distance:

from obstructions not on roof None

from supporting structure 1.1 meters

from obstructions on roof n/a

from trees 5.2 meters*

to furnace or incinerator flue 12.2 meters

between collocated monitors n/a

Flow rate 720-880 cc/min

Unrestricted airflow 360 degrees

Probe material Teflon

Residence time 14 seconds

Proposed modifications 

within the next 18 months? None

Is the monitor suitable for 

comparison against the annual PM2.5

NAAQS?

n/a

Frequency of:

flow rate verification for 

manual samplers audit (PM) n/a

flow rate verification for 

automated analyzers audit (PM) n/a

one-point QC check (gaseous) Bi-weekly (3 point)

Last: 

annual performance evaluation 

(gaseous)

03-12-13

06-25-13

08-23-13 

12-11-13

two semi-annual flow rate audits 

(PM) n/a

* At least 90 percent of the monitoring path is at least 10 meters from the drip line of the trees.
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Lemmon Valley

Located at the Boys and Girls Club at 325 Patrician Drive, this site is outside HA 87. It is in a 

transitional area among residences, parks, and open fields. 

Site name: Lemmon Valley

AQS ID: 32-031-2009

Geographical coordinates: 39° 38.716’N, 119° 50.401’W

Location: Inside northwest corner of Boys and Girls Club.

Street address: 

325 W. Patrician Drive

Reno, NV 89506

County: Washoe

Distance to road: 59 meters to Patrician Drive.

Traffic count: 

953 AADT (2010-2012)

(NDOT ATR 0310926 - Patrician Drive, 150 feet west of Lemmon Drive)

Groundcover: Paved / Vegetated

Representative area: Reno-Sparks MSA

Figure 10 

Lemmon Valley Monitoring Station
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Figure 11 

Lemmon Valley Monitoring Site Vicinity Map

Figure 12 

Lemmon Valley Monitoring Site Vicinity Aerial
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Lemmon Valley (continued)

CO O3

Site type Population Exposure Population Exposure

Monitor type SLAMS SLAMS

Spatial scale Urban Urban

Sampling method TAPI 300EU TAPI 400E

Analysis method GFC UV Photometry

Method code 093 087

Parameter code 42101 44201

Parameter occurrence code 1 1 

Start date January 1987 January 1987

Operation schedule Continuous Continuous

Sampling season All year All year

Monitoring objective(s) NAAQS comparison NAAQS comparison

Probe height 5.5 meters 5.5 meters

Height of obstruction not on 

roof n/a n/a

Distance:

from obstructions not on 

roof None None

from supporting structure 2.0 meters 2.0 meters

from obstructions on roof n/a n/a

from trees 21 meters 21 meters

to furnace or incinerator flue 9.1 meters 9.1 meters

between collocated monitors n/a n/a

Flow rate 1440-2160 cc/min 720-880 cc/min

Unrestricted airflow 360 degrees 360 degrees

Probe material Teflon Teflon

Residence time 9 seconds 9 seconds

Proposed modifications 

within the next 18 months? None See page 8

Is the monitor suitable for 

comparison against the annual 

PM2.5 NAAQS?

n/a n/a

Frequency of:

flow rate verification for 

manual samplers audit (PM) n/a n/a

flow rate verification for 

automated analyzers audit 

(PM)

n/a n/a

one-point QC check 

(gaseous) Bi-weekly (3 point) Bi-weekly (3 point)

Last: 

annual performance 

evaluation (gaseous)

03-11-13

06-20-13 

08-20-13 

12-05-13

03-11-13

06-20-13 

08-20-13 

12-05-13

two semi-annual flow rate 

audits (PM) n/a n/a
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Plumb-Kit

The Plumb-Kit site is located on the northeast corner of Plumb Lane and Kietzke Lane. The site is 

surrounded by both residential and commercial properties as well as a school. 

Site name: Plumb-Kit

AQS ID: 32-031-0030

Geographical coordinates: 39o 30.381’N, 119o 47.314’W

Location: Northeast corner of Plumb and Kietzke Lanes.

Street address: 

891 East Plumb Lane

Reno, NV 89502

County: Washoe

Distance to road: 

36 meters to Kietzke Lane, 44 meters to Plumb Lane and

12 meters to Kietzke/Plumb Lane Intersection

Traffic count: 

22,333 AADT (2009-2011)

(NDOT ATR 0310191 - Kietzke Lane, 0.3 mi S of Plumb Lane. 

27,333 AADT (2009-2011)

(NDOT ATR 0310192 - East Plumb Lane, 590 feet east of Kietzke Lane) 

Groundcover: Gravel

Representative area: Reno-Sparks MSA

Figure 13 

Plumb-Kit Monitoring Station
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Figure 14 

Plumb-Kit Monitoring Site Vicinity Map

Figure 15 

Plumb-Kit Monitoring Site Vicinity Aerial
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Plumb-Kit (continued)

PM10

Site type Population Exposure

Monitor type SLAMS

Spatial scale Neighborhood

Sampling method Met One BAM 1020

Analysis method Beta Attenuation

Method code 122

Parameter code 81102

Parameter occurrence code 2 

Start date January 2006

Operation schedule Continuous

Sampling season All year

Monitoring objective(s) NAAQS comparison

Probe height 4.3 meters

Height of obstruction not on roof n/a

Distance:

from obstructions not on roof None

from supporting structure 1.5 meters

from obstructions on roof n/a

from trees 12.2 meters*

to furnace or incinerator flue n/a

between collocated monitors n/a

Flow rate 16.7 l/min

Unrestricted airflow 360 degrees

Probe material n/a

Residence time n/a

Proposed modifications 

within the next 18 months? None

Is the monitor suitable for 

comparison against the annual PM2.5

NAAQS?

n/a

Frequency of:

flow rate verification for manual 

samplers audit (PM) n/a

flow rate verification for 

automated analyzers audit (PM)

Bi-weekly 

verifications and 

quarterly audits

one-point QC check (gaseous) n/a

Last: 

annual performance evaluation 

(gaseous) n/a

two semi-annual flow rate audits 

(PM) 

03-21-13

06-20-13

09-24-13

12-11-13

* Trees are not of sufficient height and leaf canopy density to interfere with the normal unrestricted airflow around the 

monitoring path. At least 90 percent of the monitoring path is at least 10 meters from the drip line of the trees.
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Reno 3 

This downtown site began operation in January 2002 to replace the Reno site. Both a residential 

neighborhood and a commercial growth area surround this site. In December 2010, this site became an 

NCore site.

Site name: Reno 3

AQS ID: 32-031-0016

Geographical coordinates: 39o 31.505’N, 119o 48.463’W

Location: Southwest corner of City of Reno parking lot. 

Street address: 

301A State Street

Reno, NV 89501

County: Washoe

Distance to road: 38 meters to Mill Street, 13.1 meters to State Street, and 6.7 meters to River Rock.

Traffic count: 

4,700 AADT (2011-2013)

(NDOT ATR 0310862 – Mill Street, 100 feet west of Holcomb Avenue)

200-300 Approximate AADT on River Rock

(Debra Goodwin of RTC and Steve Bunnell of the City of Reno Public Works)

Groundcover: Paved

Representative area: Reno-Sparks MSA

Figure 16 

Reno 3 Monitoring Station
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2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan 26 

Figure 17 

Reno 3 Monitoring Site Vicinity Map

Figure 18 

Reno 3 Monitoring Site Vicinity Aerial
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Reno 3 (continued)

FEM PM10

(Primary)

FEM PM2.5

(Primary)

FEM PM10-2.5

(Primary) PM2.5 Speciation

Site type Population Exposure Population Exposure Population Exposure Population Exposure

Monitor type SLAMS (NCore) SLAMS (NCore) SLAMS (NCore) Trends Speciation

Spatial scale Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood

Sampling method Met One BAM 1020 Met One BAM 1020 Met One BAM 1020

Coarse Pair

Met One SASS;

URG 3000N

Analysis method Beta Attenuation Beta Attenuation Subtraction RTI lab 

Method code 122 170 185 SASS: 810

URG: 870

Parameter code 81102 & 85101 88101 86101 88502

Parameter occurrence code 2 3 2 1 

Start date December 2010 December 2010 December 2010 November 2001

Operation schedule Continuous Continuous Continuous 1:3

Sampling season All year All year All year All year

Monitoring objective(s) NAAQS comparison NAAQS comparison Research Support Research Support

Probe height 4.4 meters 4.6 meters 4.5 meters SASS: 4.8 meters

URG: 5.0 meters

Height of obstruction not on roof n/a n/a n/a n/a

Distance:

from obstructions not on roof None None None None

from supporting structure 1.5 meters 1.6 meters 1.6 meters SASS: 1.8 meters

URG: 2.1 meters

from obstructions on roof n/a n/a n/a n/a

from trees 20 meters 20 meters 20 meters 20 meters

to furnace or incinerator flue n/a n/a n/a n/a

between collocated monitors n/a n/a n/a n/a

Flow rate 16.7 l/min 16.7 l/min 16.7 l/min SASS: 6.7 l/min

URG: 22.0 l/min

Unrestricted airflow 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees

Probe material n/a n/a n/a n/a

Residence time n/a n/a n/a n/a

Proposed modifications 

within the next 18 months? None None None See page 9

Is the monitor suitable for 

comparison against the annual PM2.5

NAAQS?

n/a Yes n/a Yes

Frequency of:

flow rate verification for manual 

samplers audit (PM) n/a n/a n/a

Monthly 

verifications and 

quarterly audits

flow rate verification for 

automated analyzers audit (PM)

Bi-weekly 

verifications and 

quarterly audits

Bi-weekly 

verifications and 

quarterly audits

Bi-weekly 

verifications and 

quarterly audits

n/a

one-point QC check (gaseous) n/a n/a n/a n/a

Last: 

annual performance evaluation 

(gaseous) n/a n/a n/a n/a

two semi-annual flow rate audits 

(PM) 

03-25-13

06-19-13

09-26-13

12-17-13

03-25-13

06-19-13 

09-26-13

12-17-13

03-25-13

06-19-13 

09-26-13

12-17-13

03-19-13

06-26-13

09-20-13

12-31-13
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Reno 3 (continued)

* Trees are not of sufficient height and leaf canopy density to interfere with the normal unrestricted airflow around the 

monitoring path. At least 90 percent of the monitoring path is at least 10 meters from the drip line of the trees.

FRM PM10

FRM PM2.5

(Collocated)

FRM PM2.5

(Duplicate)

FRM PM10-2.5

(Collocated)

Site type Population Exposure Population Exposure Population Exposure Population Exposure

Monitor type SLAMS (NCore) SLAMS (NCore) SLAMS (NCore) SLAMS (NCore) 

Spatial scale Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood

Sampling method BGI PQ200 BGI PQ200 BGI PQ200 BGI PQ200 coarse 

pair

Analysis method AQMD lab AQMD lab AQMD lab Subtraction 

Method code 125 142 142 173

Parameter code 81102 & 85101 88101 88101 86101

Parameter occurrence code 1 1 2 1 

Start date April 1988 January 1999 January 1999 March 2009

Operation schedule 1:3 1:3 1:3 1:3

Sampling season All year All year All year All year

Monitoring objective(s) Research Support NAAQS comparison NAAQS comparison Research Support

Probe height 5.0 meters 5.0 meters 5.0 meters 5.0 meters

Height of obstruction not on roof n/a n/a n/a n/a

Distance:

from obstructions not on roof None None None None

from supporting structure 2.0 meters 2.0 meters 2.0 meters 2.0 meters

from obstructions on roof n/a n/a n/a n/a

from trees 19.0 meters* 20 meters 19.0 meters* 19.0 meters*

to furnace or incinerator flue n/a n/a n/a n/a

between collocated monitors n/a 1.1 meters 1.1 meters n/a

Flow rate 16.7 l/min 16.7 l/min 16.7 l/min 16.7 l/min

Unrestricted airflow 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees

Probe material n/a n/a n/a n/a

Residence time n/a n/a n/a n/a

Proposed modifications within the 

next 18 months? None None See page 9 None

Is the monitor suitable for

comparison against the annual PM2.5

NAAQS?

n/a Yes Yes n/a

Frequency of:

flow rate verification for manual 

samplers audit (PM)

Monthly 

verifications and 

quarterly audits

Monthly 

verifications and 

quarterly audits

Monthly 

verifications and 

quarterly audits

Monthly 

verifications and 

quarterly audits

flow rate verification for 

automated analyzers audit (PM) n/a n/a n/a n/a

one-point QC check (gaseous) n/a n/a n/a n/a

Last: 

annual performance evaluation 

(gaseous) n/a n/a n/a n/a

two semi-annual flow rate audits 

(PM) 

03-27-13

06-19-13

09-26-13

12-17-13

03-27-13

06-19-13

09-26-13

12-17-13

03-27-13

06-19-13

09-26-13

12-17-13

03-27-13

06-19-13

09-26-13

12-17-13
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Reno 3 (continued)

Trace CO O3 NO2 Trace NOy

Site type Population Exposure Population Exposure Population Exposure Population Exposure

Monitor type SLAMS (NCore) SLAMS (NCore) SLAMS (NCore) SLAMS (NCore) 

Spatial scale Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood

Sampling method TAPI 300EU TAPI 400E TAPI 200EU TAPI 200EU with 

501

Analysis method GFC UV Photometry Chemiluminescent Chemiluminescent

Method code 593 087 099 599

Parameter code 42101 44201 42602 42612

Parameter occurrence code 1 1 1 1 

Start date December 2010 January 1983 November 2001 December 2010

Operation schedule Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous

Sampling season All year All year All year All year

Monitoring objective(s) NAAQS comparison NAAQS comparison NAAQS comparison Research Support

Probe height 4.9 meters 4.9 meters 4.8 meters 10 meters

Height of obstruction not on roof n/a n/a n/a n/a

Distance:

from obstructions not on roof None None None None

from supporting structure 1.9 meters 1.9 meters 1.8 meters 10.0 meters

from obstructions on roof n/a n/a n/a n/a

from trees 17.4 meters* 17.4 meters 17.4 meters* 17.4 meters*

to furnace or incinerator flue n/a n/a n/a n/a

between collocated monitors n/a n/a n/a n/a

Flow rate 1440-2160 cc/min 720-880 cc/min 900-1100 cc/min 900-1100 cc/min

Unrestricted airflow 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees

Probe material Teflon Teflon Teflon Teflon

Residence time 6 seconds 6 seconds 12 seconds 8 seconds

Proposed modifications 

within the next 18 months? See page 9 See page 9 See page 9 See page 9

Is the monitor suitable for 

comparison against the annual PM2.5

NAAQS?

n/a n/s n/a n/a

Frequency of:

flow rate verification for manual 

samplers audit (PM) n/a n/a n/a n/a

flow rate verification for 

automated analyzers audit (PM) n/a n/a n/a n/a

one-point QC check (gaseous) Weekly Weekly Weekly

(4 point w/ GPT)

Weekly

(4 point w/ GPT)

Last: 

annual performance evaluation 

(gaseous)

03-15-13

06-26-13

08-27-13

12-12-13

03-15-13

06-26-13

08-27-13

12-12-13

03-21-13

06-28-13

08-28-13

12-16-13

03-20-13

06-27-13

08-28-13

12-13-13

two semi-annual flow rate audits 

(PM) n/a n/a n/a n/a

* Trees are not of sufficient height and leaf canopy density to interfere with the normal unrestricted airflow around the 

monitoring path. At least 90 percent of the monitoring path is at least 10 meters from the drip line of the trees.
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Reno 3 (continued)

Trace SO2 Wind Speed Wind Direction

Ambient 

Temperature

Site type Population Exposure Population Exposure Population Exposure Population Exposure

Monitor type SLAMS (NCore) SLAMS (NCore) SLAMS (NCore) SLAMS (NCore)

Spatial scale Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood

Sampling method TAPI 100EU Vaisala WXT520 Vaisala WXT520 Vaisala WXT520

Analysis method UV Fluorescence Instrumental Instrumental Electronic Average

Method code 600 020 020 040

Parameter code 42401 61101 61102 62101

Parameter occurrence code 1 1 1 1 

Start date December 2010 April 2012 April 2012 January 2012

Operation schedule Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous

Sampling season All year All year All year All year

Monitoring objective(s) NAAQS comparison Research, Public 

Information

Research, Public 

Information

Research, Public 

Information

Probe height 4.9 meters 10.0 meters 10.0 meters 10.0 meters

Height of obstruction not on roof n/a n/a n/a n/a

Distance:

from obstructions not on roof None n/a n/a n/a

from supporting structure 1.9 meters 10.0 meters 10.0 meters 10.0 meters

from obstructions on roof n/a n/a n/a n/a

from trees 17.4 meters* 20 meters 20 meters 20 meters

to furnace or incinerator flue n/a n/a n/a n/a

between collocated monitors n/a n/a n/a n/a

Flow rate 585-715 cc/min n/a n/a n/a

Unrestricted airflow 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees

Probe material Teflon n/a n/a n/a

Residence time 6 seconds n/a n/a n/a

Proposed modifications 

within the next 18 months? See page 9 See page 7 See page 7 See page 7

Is the monitor suitable for 

comparison against the annual PM2.5

NAAQS?

n/a n/a n/a n/a

Frequency of:

flow rate verification for manual 

samplers audit (PM) n/a n/a n/a n/a

flow rate verification for 

automated analyzers audit (PM) n/a n/a n/a n/a

one-point QC check (gaseous) Weekly n/a n/a n/a

Last: 

annual performance evaluation 

(gaseous & meteorological)) 

03-15-13

06-26-13

08-27-13

12-12-13

02-22-13 taken out 

of service and 

replaced

02-22-13 taken out 

of service and 

replaced

02-22-13 taken out 

of service and 

replaced

two semi-annual flow rate audits 

(PM) n/a n/a n/a n/a

* Trees are not of sufficient height and leaf canopy density to interfere with the normal unrestricted airflow around the 

monitoring path. At least 90 percent of the monitoring path is at least 10 meters from the drip line of the trees.
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Reno 3 (continued)

Relative Humidity

Barometric 

Pressure Precipitation

Site type Population Exposure Population Exposure Population Exposure

Monitor type SLAMS (NCore) SLAMS (NCore) SLAMS (NCore) 

Spatial scale Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood

Sampling method Vaisala WXT520 Vaisala WXT520 Vaisala WXT520

Analysis method Instrument Average Barometric Sensor Impact Sensor

Method code 011 014 n/a 

Parameter code 62201 64101 65102

Parameter occurrence code 1 1 1 

Start date January 2012 January 2012 January 2012

Operation schedule Continuous Continuous Continuous

Sampling season All year All year All year

Monitoring objective(s) Research, Public 

Information

Research, Public 

Information

Research, Public 

Information

Probe height 10.0 meters 10.0 meters 10.0 meters

Height of obstruction not on roof n/a n/a n/a

Distance:

from obstructions not on roof None None None

from supporting structure 10.0 meters 10.0 meters 10.0 meters

from obstructions on roof n/a n/a n/a

from trees 20 meters 20 meters 20 meters

to furnace or incinerator flue n/a n/a n/a

between collocated monitors n/a n/a n/a

Flow rate n/a n/a n/a

Unrestricted airflow 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees

Probe material n/a n/a n/a

Residence time n/a n/a n/a

Proposed modifications 

within the next 18 months? See page 7 See page 7 See page 7

Is the monitor suitable for 

comparison against the annual PM2.5

NAAQS?

n/a n/a n/a

Frequency of:

flow rate verification for manual 

samplers audit (PM) n/a n/a n/a

flow rate verification for 

automated analyzers audit (PM) n/a n/a n/a

one-point QC check (gaseous) n/a n/a n/a

Last: 

annual performance evaluation 

(gaseous & meteorological) 

02-22-13 taken out 

of service and 

replaced

02-22-13 taken out 

of service and 

replaced

02-22-13 taken out 

of service and 

replaced

two semi-annual flow rate audits 

(PM) n/a n/a n/a
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Reno 3 (continued)

Wind Speed Wind Direction

Ambient 

Temperature Relative Humidity

Site type Population Exposure Population Exposure Population Exposure Population Exposure

Monitor type SLAMS (NCore) SLAMS (NCore) SLAMS (NCore) SLAMS (NCore) 

Spatial scale Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood

Sampling method Met One 50.5H Met One 50.5H YSI Series 700 Met One 083E

Analysis method Sonic Anemometer Sonic Anemometer Electronic Average Met One 083D

Method code 061 061 014 61

Parameter code 61102 61101 64101 62201

Parameter occurrence code 1 1 1 1 

Start date February 22, 2013 February 22, 2013 February 22, 2013 February 22, 2013

Operation schedule Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous

Sampling season All year All year All year All year

Monitoring objective(s) Research, Public 

Information

Research, Public 

Information

Research, Public 

Information

Research, Public 

Information

Probe height 10.0 meters 10.0 meters 5.0 meters 5.0 meters

Height of obstruction not on roof n/a n/a n/a n/a

Distance:

from obstructions not on roof None None None None

from supporting structure 10.0 meters 10.0 meters 5.0 meters 5.0 meters

from obstructions on roof n/a n/a n/a n/a

from trees 20 meters 20 meters 20 meters 20 meters

to furnace or incinerator flue n/a n/a n/a n/a

between collocated monitors n/a n/a n/a n/a

Flow rate n/a n/a n/a n/a

Unrestricted airflow 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees

Probe material n/a n/a n/a n/a

Residence time n/a n/a n/a n/a

Proposed modifications 

within the next 18 months? None None None None

Is the monitor suitable for 

comparison against the annual PM2.5

NAAQS?

n/a n/a n/a n/a

Frequency of:

flow rate verification for manual 

samplers audit (PM) n/a n/a n/a n/a

flow rate verification for 

automated analyzers audit (PM) n/a n/a n/a n/a

one-point QC check (gaseous) n/a n/a n/a n/a

Last: 

annual performance evaluation 

(gaseous & meteorological) 

02-22-13 (installed)

09-27-13 (replaced)

12-16-13

02-22-13 (installed)

09-27-13 (replaced)

12-16-13

03-27-13

06-26-13

09-26-13

12-16-13

03-27-13

06-26-13

09-26-13

12-16-13

two semi-annual flow rate audits 

(PM) n/a n/a n/a n/a
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South Reno

Located on the NV Energy property at 4110 Delucchi Lane, this site is in a transitional environment 

between open fields and office buildings. 

Site name: South Reno

AQS ID: 32-031-0020

Geographical coordinates: 39o 28.153’N, 119o 46.521’W

Location: Northeast corner of NV Energy campus.

Street address: 

4110 DeLucchi Lane

Reno, NV 89502

County: Washoe

Distance to road: 37 meters to DeLucchi Lane.

Traffic count: 

5,400 AADT (2010-2012

(NDOT ATR 0310690 - Neil Road, 515 feet north of DeLucchi Lane)

Groundcover: Gravel / Dirt / Vegetated

Representative area: Reno-Sparks MSA

Figure 19 

South Reno Monitoring Station
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Figure 20 

South Reno Monitoring Site Vicinity Map 

Figure 21 

South Reno Monitoring Site Vicinity Aerial 
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South Reno (continued)

PM10 CO O3

Site type Population Exposure Population Exposure Population Exposure

Monitor type SLAMS SLAMS SLAMS

Spatial scale Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood

Sampling method Met One BAM 1020 TAPI 300EU TAPI 400E

Analysis method Beta Attenuation GFC UV Photometry

Method code 122 093 087

Parameter code 81102 42101 44201

Parameter occurrence code 2 1 1 

Start date January 1988 January 1988 January 1988

Operation schedule Continuous Continuous Continuous

Sampling season All year All year All year

Monitoring objective(s) NAAQS comparison NAAQS comparison NAAQS comparison

Probe height 4.3 meters 4.0 meters 4.0 meters

Height of obstruction not on roof n/a n/a n/a

Distance:

from obstructions not on roof None None None

from supporting structure 1.5 meters 1.2 meters 1.2 meters

from obstructions on roof n/a n/a n/a

from trees 20 meters 29 meters 29 meters

to furnace or incinerator flue n/a n/a n/a

between collocated monitors n/a n/a n/a

Flow rate 16.7 l/min 1440-2160 cc/min 720-880 cc/min

Unrestricted airflow 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees

Probe material n/a Teflon Teflon

Residence time n/a 9 seconds 9 seconds

Proposed modifications 

within the next 18 months? None See page 8 See page 8

Is the monitor suitable for 

comparison against the annual PM2.5

NAAQS?

n/a n/a n/a

Frequency of:

flow rate verification for manual 

samplers audit (PM) n/a n/a n/a

flow rate verification for 

automated analyzers audit (PM)

Bi-weekly 

verifications and 

quarterly audits

n/a n/a

one-point QC check (gaseous) n/a Bi-weekly (3 point) Bi-weekly (3 point)

Last: 

annual performance evaluation 

(gaseous) n/a

03-13-13

06-24-13

08-22-13

12-06-13

03-13-13

06-24-13

08-22-13

12-06-13

two semi-annual flow rate audits 

(PM) 

03-21-13

06-20-13

09-24-13

12-11-13

n/a n/a
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Sparks

The Sparks site is located on US Postal Service property at 750 Fourth Street. The site is surrounded by 

commercial property, a residential neighborhood and is adjacent to Dilworth Middle School. In 2007 

the Sparks site was moved approximately 55 meters north of its previous location, due to tree growth 

affecting siting criteria.

Site name: Sparks

AQS ID: 32-031-1005

Geographical coordinates: 39o 32.455’N, 119o 44.806’W

Location: East end of US Postal Service back parking lot. 

Street address: 

750 4th Street

Sparks, NV 89431

County: Washoe

Distance to road: 50 meters to Prater Way and 103 meters to 4th Street. 

Traffic count: 

14,167 AADT (2010-2012)

(NDOT ATR 0310497 - Prater Way, 100 feet east of Pyramid Way)

Groundcover: Paved / Vegetated / Decomposed Granite

Representative area: Reno-Sparks MSA

Figure 22 

Sparks Monitoring Station
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2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan 37 

Figure 23 

Sparks Monitoring Site Vicinity Map

Figure 24 

Sparks Monitoring Site Vicinity Aerial
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2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan 38 

Sparks (continued)

PM10 PM2.5 CO O3

Site type Population Exposure Highest 

Concentration

Highest 

Concentration

Highest 

Concentration

Monitor type SLAMS SLAMS SLAMS SLAMS

Spatial scale Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood

Sampling method Met One BAM 1020 Met One BAM 1020 TAPI 300EU TAPI 400E

Analysis method Beta Attenuation Beta Attenuation GFC UV Photometry

Method code 122 170 093 087

Parameter code 81102 88101 42101 44201

Start date April 1988 January 2012 January 1980 January 1979

Parameter occurrence code 1 1 1 1 

Operation schedule Continuous Continuous Continuous Continuous

Sampling season All year All year All year All year

Monitoring objective(s) NAAQS comparison NAAQS comparison NAAQS comparison NAAQS comparison

Probe height 4.5 meters 4.3 meters 4.6 meters 4.6 meters

Height of obstruction not on roof n/a n/a n/a n/a

Distance:

from obstructions not on roof None None None None

from supporting structure 1.4 meters 1.5 meters 1.7 meters 1.7 meters

from obstructions on roof n/a n/a n/a n/a

from trees 26 meters 26 meters 26 meters 26 meters

to furnace or incinerator flue n/a n/a n/a n/a

between collocated monitors n/a n/a n/a n/a

Flow rate 16.7 l/min 16.7 l/min 1440-2160 cc/min 720-880 cc/min

Unrestricted airflow 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees

Probe material n/a n/a Teflon Teflon

Residence time n/a n/a 9 seconds 9 seconds

Proposed modifications 

within the next 18 months? See page 8 See pages 8 & 9 See page 8 See page 8

Is the monitor suitable for 

comparison against the annual PM2.5

NAAQS?

n/a Yes n/a n/a

Frequency of:

flow rate verification for manual 

samplers audit (PM) n/a n/a n/a n/a

flow rate verification for 

automated analyzers audit (PM)

Bi-weekly and 

quarterly audits

Bi-weekly and 

quarterly audits n/a n/a

one-point QC check (gaseous) n/a n/a Bi-weekly (3 point) Bi-weekly (3 point)

Last: 

annual performance evaluation 

(gaseous) n/a n/a

03-11-13

06-20-13

08-21-13

12-05-13

03-11-13

06-20-13

08-21-13

12-05-13

two semi-annual flow rate audits 

(PM) 

03-25-13

06-25-13 

09-19-13

11-08-13

03-25-13

06-25-13

09-19-13

11-08-13

n/a n/a
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Toll

The Toll Road site is located at 684A State Route 341 (Geiger Grade), one-half mile east of US 

Highway 395. The site is near the edge of a residential neighborhood and adjacent to an area that may 

become commercially developed. Due to the distance from the probe to the nearest roadway, this is a 

middle scale site for CO.

Site name: Toll

AQS ID: 32-031-0025

Geographical coordinates: 39o 23.990’N, 119o 44.376’W

Location: North end of Washoe County School District parking lot. 

Street address: 

684A State Route 341

Reno, NV 89521

County: Washoe

Distance to road: 21 meters to SR341 (Geiger Grade Road). 

Traffic count: 15,000 AADT (2010-2012) 

(NDOT ATR 0310137 - SR 341, 0.4 miles east of US 395)

Groundcover: Paved parking lot / Dirt

Representative area: Reno-Sparks MSA

Figure 25 

Toll Monitoring Station
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2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan 40 

Figure 26 

Toll Monitoring Site Vicinity Map

Figure 27 

Toll Monitoring Site Vicinity Aerial
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2014 Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan 41 

Toll (continued)

PM10 CO O3

Site type Population Exposure Source Oriented Population Exposure

Monitor type SLAMS SLAMS SLAMS

Spatial scale Neighborhood Middle Neighborhood

Sampling method Met One 

BAM 1020 API 300 TAPI 400E

Analysis method Beta Attenuation GFC UV Photometry

Method code 122 093 087

Parameter code 81102 42101 44201

Parameter occurrence code 22 1 1 

Start date March 1996 March 1996 March 1996

Operation schedule Continuous Continuous Continuous

Sampling season All year All year All year

Monitoring objective(s) NAAQS comparison NAAQS comparison NAAQS comparison

Probe height 4.4 meters 4.0 meters 4.0 meters

Height of obstruction not on roof n/a n/a n/a

Distance:

from obstructions not on roof None None None

from supporting structure 1.5 meters 1.2 meters 1.2 meters

from obstructions on roof n/a n/a n/a

from trees 26 meters 12.5 meters* 12.5 meters*

to furnace or incinerator flue n/a n/a n/a

between collocated monitors n/a n/a n/a

Flow rate 16.7 l/min 720-880 cc/min 720-880 cc/min

Unrestricted airflow 360 degrees 360 degrees 360 degrees

Probe material n/a Teflon Teflon

Residence time n/a 8 seconds 8 seconds

Proposed modifications 

within the next 18 months? None None None

Is the monitor suitable for 

comparison against the annual PM2.5 

NAAQS?

n/a n/a n/a

Frequency of:

flow rate verification for

manual samplers audit (PM) n/a n/a n/a

flow rate verification for 

automated analyzers audit (PM)

Bi-weekly and 

quarterly audits n/a n/a

one-point QC check (gaseous) n/a Bi-weekly (3 point) Bi-weekly (3 point)

Last: 

annual performance evaluation 

(gaseous) n/a

03-13-13

06-24-13

08-22-13

12-06-13

03-13-13

06-24-13

08-22-13

12-06-13

two semi-annual flow rate audits 

(PM) 

03-21-13

06-20-13

09-24-13

12-11-13

n/a n/a

* Trees are not of sufficient height and leaf canopy density to interfere with the normal unrestricted airflow around the monitoring path. At 

least 90 percent of the monitoring path is at least 10 meters from the drip line of the trees.