BW Site 18 Goetz - Air Monitoring Station in Ottawa County, Ohio

BW Site 18 Goetz is an air monitoring station located at 14681 W. St. Rt. 105 in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. The station is operational and contributes to the Brush-Wellman reporting network, which monitors ambient air quality in the area. As part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), this station supports regulatory compliance and public health protection. The station operates under the framework of the US Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring requirements. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Ohio track criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's location in a rural area of Ottawa County provides representative data for regional air quality assessment. Environmental monitoring at BW Site 18 Goetz helps characterize air quality in northwestern Ohio, an area influenced by agricultural activities, industrial sources, and Lake Erie weather patterns. Continuous data from this station supports the EPA's mission to protect public health and the environment by providing reliable air quality information for regulatory decisions and community awareness.

The station is situated in Ottawa County, Ohio, a region with a mix of agricultural land, small communities, and proximity to Lake Erie. Air quality monitoring here is important for assessing the impact of local emissions from farming, transportation, and industrial sources. The data contributes to understanding regional ozone and particulate matter levels, which can affect both human health and the sensitive ecosystems of the Lake Erie basin.