Overview
Bowling Green is an air monitoring station in Bowling Green, Ohio, operated by Ohio EPA Central Office. It monitors ambient air quality as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Bowling Green is an operational air monitoring station located at 347 N Dunbridge in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. It is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network managed by the Ohio EPA Central Office, contributing to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station serves the Wood County area, providing data on criteria pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring requirements. Typical air monitoring stations in Ohio measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's last reported sample date is October 31, 2025, indicating recent active data collection. Siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality. Bowling Green is situated in a mixed urban and agricultural region of northwest Ohio. The station's data supports public health protection by tracking air pollution trends and informing regulatory actions. Continuous operation ensures long-term records for trend analysis, which is vital for understanding the impact of local sources such as transportation and industry on community air quality.
Environmental context
The Bowling Green air monitoring station operates in a region influenced by both urban emissions from the city and agricultural activities in surrounding Wood County. Typical parameters measured include criteria pollutants like ozone and particulate matter, with siting designed to capture representative ambient concentrations. The station's data contributes to the EPA AQS network, supporting compliance with NAAQS and providing information for public health advisories. Reporting continuity is maintained by the Ohio EPA Central Office, ensuring reliable long-term records for trend analysis.
Frequently asked questions
The Bowling Green air monitoring station is located at 347 N Dunbridge in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States.
The station is operated by the Ohio EPA Central Office as part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network.
As an EPA AQS station, it typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station provides continuous ambient air quality data that helps assess compliance with the Clean Air Act and NAAQS, informing regulatory actions and public health advisories in Ohio.
The AQS is the EPA's national repository for ambient air quality data, containing measurements from thousands of monitoring stations across the United States. It supports regulatory compliance, trend analysis, and public reporting.
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