Overview
ASHLAND PRIMARY (FIVCO) is an operational air monitoring station in Ashland, Kentucky, managed by the Kentucky Division For Air Quality. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
ASHLAND PRIMARY (FIVCO) is an air monitoring station located at the FIVCO Health Department on Holt Street in Ashland, Kentucky. Operated by the Kentucky Division For Air Quality, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station collects ambient air samples to assess local air quality, supporting regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act. As part of the Kentucky monitoring network, it contributes to the state's air quality management and public health protection. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. Located in Boyd County, the station serves the Ashland area, a region with industrial and urban influences. Its data helps inform local air quality trends and supports the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) compliance efforts. The station plays a key role in community health monitoring and environmental reporting.
Environmental context
The station monitors ambient air quality in Ashland, Kentucky, a region with a mix of industrial activity and residential areas. Its siting at a health department facility ensures representative sampling of urban air. The data supports the EPA's NAAQS compliance and provides critical information for public health advisories. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, though specific parameters are not detailed.
Frequently asked questions
ASHLAND PRIMARY (FIVCO) is located at the FIVCO Health Department, 2924 Holt Street, Ashland, Kentucky, United States.
ASHLAND PRIMARY (FIVCO) is an air monitoring station that measures ambient air quality, typically including criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
The station is operated by the Kentucky Division For Air Quality, which is responsible for air quality monitoring and management in the state.
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The station provides real-time air quality data that helps assess compliance with health-based standards, supports public health advisories, and informs local air quality management decisions.
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