Overview
BW Site 13 Rays is an air monitoring station in Ottawa County, Ohio, operated by Brush-Wellman. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
BW Site 13 Rays is an air monitoring station located at 14244 W. ST RT. 105 in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. The station is operated by Brush-Wellman and is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network. It contributes to the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which collects data on criteria pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 24, 2025, indicating ongoing operational status. As a fixed monitoring site, it likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, or nitrogen dioxide, though specific parameters are not detailed. The station's location in a rural area of Ohio provides representative data for regional air quality assessment. Environmental monitoring stations like BW Site 13 Rays play a critical role in protecting public health by tracking pollutant levels and informing regulatory actions. The data supports local and state air quality management programs, helping to identify trends and sources of pollution in the region.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a rural area of northwestern Ohio, near Lake Erie. The region's air quality can be influenced by agricultural activities, industrial emissions from nearby Toledo, and transported pollutants from the Midwest. Monitoring at this site helps characterize background air quality and supports the state's implementation plan for attaining NAAQS.
Frequently asked questions
BW Site 13 Rays is located at 14244 W. ST RT. 105 in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States.
As an air monitoring station, BW Site 13 Rays measures ambient air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, or nitrogen dioxide to assess air quality and compliance with NAAQS.
The station is operated by Brush-Wellman, as indicated by the reporting agency.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act, with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). Stations must follow siting criteria and quality assurance procedures to ensure data representativeness.
The station provides long-term air quality data that supports regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and research on pollution trends in the Lake Erie region.
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