Cardinal Brilliant Air Monitoring Station | Jefferson County, Ohio

Cardinal Brilliant is an air monitoring station located at 3487 County Rd. 19 in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States. The station is part of the Ohio EPA's air quality monitoring network and is currently operational. It contributes to the national Ambient Air Quality Monitoring program under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As part of the Ohio EPA Central Office's network, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, or nitrogen dioxide, though specific parameters are not detailed. The last reported sample date was December 31, 2020. Cardinal Brilliant serves the community by providing essential data for air quality assessment and public health protection. Its location in Jefferson County, a region with industrial and rural characteristics, helps monitor the impact of local emissions and supports compliance with federal air quality standards.

The station's location in Jefferson County, Ohio, places it in a region with a mix of industrial activity and rural areas. Air monitoring here helps track pollutants from nearby sources such as power plants and manufacturing facilities. The data supports the US EPA's AQS network, which is critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS and informing public health advisories. Continuous monitoring ensures that trends in air quality are captured over time, aiding in regulatory decision-making.