Overview
BW Site 19 Paule is an operational air monitoring station in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States, operated by Brush-Wellman. It provides ambient air quality data as part of the national monitoring network.
BW Site 19 Paule is an air monitoring station located at 14850 St. Rt. 105 in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. Operated by Brush-Wellman, the station is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network and is currently operational. Its location in a rural area of northwestern Ohio supports representative sampling of regional air quality. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria 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 rural stations monitor ozone and fine particulate matter to assess background concentrations and transport. The station's last reported sample date is September 24, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Environmental monitoring at BW Site 19 Paule contributes to understanding air quality in the Lake Erie region, which is influenced by agricultural activities, industrial sources in the Great Lakes basin, and meteorological patterns. Data from this station supports regulatory compliance, public health assessments, and research on regional air pollution transport. The station's long-term operation ensures continuity in the historical air quality record for Ohio.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a rural area of Ottawa County, Ohio, near Lake Erie. The region's air quality is influenced by agricultural emissions, including ammonia and particulate matter from farming, as well as transported pollutants from industrial centers in the Midwest and Great Lakes. Monitoring at this site helps characterize background ozone and fine particle levels, which are critical for understanding regional haze and compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting in a non-urban area provides representative data for regional air quality assessments.
Frequently asked questions
BW Site 19 Paule is located at 14850 St. Rt. 105 in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States, near the Lake Erie shoreline.
As an air monitoring station, BW Site 19 Paule measures ambient air pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter to assess air quality in the region.
The station is operated by Brush-Wellman, a company involved in environmental monitoring and reporting.
The station operates under the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which enforces National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
Air monitoring in Ottawa County helps track regional air quality influenced by agriculture, Lake Erie weather patterns, and transported industrial emissions, supporting public health and environmental compliance.
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