Overview
BW Site 15 Peters is an operational air monitoring station in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Brush-Wellman reporting network and provides ambient air quality data.
BW Site 15 Peters is an air monitoring station located at 14028 W. St. Rt. 105 in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. The station is operational and reports data under the Brush-Wellman agency, with the most recent sample collected on September 24, 2025. As a fixed-site monitor, it contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters. The station operates within the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, which mandates National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for 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 measure criteria pollutants and meteorological variables to assess compliance with federal standards. The station's location in a rural area of Ottawa County suggests it may serve as a background or transport site. Environmental monitoring at BW Site 15 Peters supports local air quality management and public health protection. Ottawa County is situated along Lake Erie, where regional air quality can be influenced by industrial emissions, agricultural activities, and lake breeze effects. Data from this station helps inform regulatory decisions and community awareness of air quality conditions.
Environmental context
BW Site 15 Peters is situated in Ottawa County, Ohio, a region along the Lake Erie shoreline. The local environment is characterized by a mix of agricultural land, small communities, and proximity to industrial areas in northwestern Ohio. Air quality in this region can be affected by emissions from power plants, manufacturing, and agricultural operations, as well as transported pollutants from the Midwest. The station's rural location provides representative background measurements for assessing regional air quality trends and compliance with NAAQS.
Frequently asked questions
BW Site 15 Peters is located at 14028 W. St. Rt. 105 in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States.
BW Site 15 Peters is an air monitoring station that measures ambient air quality parameters as part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
The station is operated under the reporting agency Brush-Wellman, which manages the monitoring site.
The US Clean Air Act establishes National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead.
Air monitoring stations in Ohio provide data to assess compliance with federal air quality standards, track pollution trends, and inform public health advisories.
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