Overview
BW Site 9 Bitters 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 for the region.
BW Site 9 Bitters is an air monitoring station located at 1338 S. Portage River Rd. 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 part of the U.S. air monitoring network, it contributes to the assessment of local 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. Air monitoring stations like BW Site 9 Bitters typically measure a subset of these pollutants to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting in a rural area of Ottawa County provides representative data for the surrounding environment. Environmental monitoring at this station supports public health and environmental management by tracking pollutant levels in the region. The data collected helps inform local and state agencies about air quality trends, potential sources of emissions, and the effectiveness of pollution control measures. This station plays a role in the broader network that protects community health and the environment.
Environmental context
BW Site 9 Bitters is situated in Ottawa County, Ohio, a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial activities. The station's location near the Portage River provides data on air quality in a rural setting, which is important for understanding background pollutant levels and the influence of regional sources. Monitoring at this site helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports the EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
BW Site 9 Bitters is located at 1338 S. Portage River Rd. in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States.
As an air monitoring station, BW Site 9 Bitters measures ambient air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and other criteria pollutants to assess air quality in the region.
The station reports data under the Brush-Wellman agency, which is responsible for its operation and data collection.
The station operates under the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) and must comply with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The station provides continuous air quality data that helps track pollutant levels, supports public health assessments, and informs local and state environmental management decisions.
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