Overview
Brighton Township is an operational air monitoring station in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Brighton Township is an air monitoring station located at 1015 Sebring Road in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and contributes to the national ambient air quality monitoring network under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station is classified as an Air Monitoring Station, focusing on criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and the EPA's monitoring requirements. As part of the Pennsylvania DEP network, it likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The last reported sample date is July 31, 2025, indicating recent and ongoing data collection. This monitoring station serves the Brighton Township area and surrounding communities in Beaver County, providing essential data for air quality assessments and public health protection. Its location in a region with industrial and urban influences helps track pollution trends and supports regulatory compliance and environmental management efforts.
Environmental context
The station's location in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, places it within a region that has a mix of industrial activities, including manufacturing and energy production, as well as residential areas. Air monitoring in this context is critical for assessing exposure to criteria pollutants and understanding local air quality trends. The station's siting aims to be representative of population exposure and background conditions, supporting the EPA's objectives for compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Frequently asked questions
The Brighton Township air monitoring station is located at 1015 Sebring Road in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States.
As part of the Pennsylvania DEP network, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with EPA monitoring requirements.
The station is operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP), which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for monitoring methods, quality assurance, and data reporting to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Data from the station is used to assess local air quality, track pollution trends, support regulatory compliance, and inform public health advisories. It contributes to the national database used for air quality index (AQI) reporting and environmental policy decisions.
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