Berea BOE Air Monitoring Station, Berea, Ohio | United States Environmental Monitoring

Berea BOE is an air monitoring station located at 390 Fair St. in Berea, Ohio, United States. The facility is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, managed by the Ohio EPA Central Office. It serves the Cuyahoga County area, contributing to the assessment of local air pollution levels. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Ohio track these pollutants to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is October 31, 2025, indicating recent active monitoring. Environmental monitoring stations like Berea BOE play a crucial role in protecting public health and the environment by providing data for air quality index reporting, regulatory compliance, and research. The data collected supports local and state efforts to manage air quality, especially in urban and industrial areas like Cuyahoga County, where emissions from transportation and industry can impact air quality.

Berea is located in Cuyahoga County, part of the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area, which has a history of industrial activity and associated air quality challenges. The region is subject to US EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, and monitoring stations like Berea BOE help track pollutant levels to ensure compliance with NAAQS. The station's siting is representative of suburban air quality, providing data that complements urban and rural monitors in the Ohio EPA network. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, with some stations also measuring meteorological parameters or air toxics.