Rocky Flats routinely conducts ambient,
effluent, and
project
monitoring of air for selected potential air pollutants.
Air monitoring sampler locations are shown in the figure and pictures that follow.
The air monitoring activities at Rocky Flats detect and track the impacts of
Site operations on air quality at and near the Site - routinely characterizing
airborne radioactive particulate matter, measuring airborne beryllium during
selected demolition projects, and collecting meteorological data. Data are
used to plan, implement, and assess the effects of Site activities, including
routine Site operations, construction, and closure activities and to demonstrate
compliance with relevant regulations. Additional information on air monitoring
is provided in the
Integrated Monitoring Plan Background Document, Section 4.
Additional air monitoring is conducted around the Rocky Flats Site
under the ComRad program. Click here to visit the
ComRad website and review air data from monitoring stations near Rocky Flats.
See the photos and table below for an overview of the Rocky Flats Air Monitoring program.
2004 Rocky Flats Air Monitoring Program
Type of
Monitoring |
Locations |
Sampling
Performed By |
Sampling
Frequency |
Purpose |
| 32 samplers |
Site
personnel |
Continuous |
Comply with state and federal regulatory
requirements for monitoring |
| Additional samplers on Site and at
perimeter |
CDPHE |
Continuous |
Detect and characterize Site-related
airborne emissions |
| 1 exhaust outlet |
Site
personnel |
Continuous at significant sources |
Verify effectiveness of radiation control mechanisms |
| Selected subset of existing ambient air
monitoring locations |
Site
personnel |
Continuous; filters exchanged weekly (Note: Generator-powered samplers
operate only during project activities |
Assess impacts of remediation or
Decontamination & Decommissioning projects; provide data to better characterize
airborne emissions |
| National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Meterological tower
(1 mile north of former Site meterological tower location) |
Data access via Internet and specialized software |
Continuous |
Monitor meteorological conditions for use
in air quality modeling |
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