Colerain Air Monitoring Station, Cleves, Ohio | Environmental Monitoring Facility

Colerain is an Air Monitoring Station located at 6950 Ripple Rd., Cleves, Ohio, within Hamilton County. Operated by the Hamilton County Department Of Environmental Services, this facility is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. As an air monitoring station, Colerain likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in line with EPA requirements. The station's siting in Cleves, a suburban area near Cincinnati, provides representative data for the region's air quality, influenced by local industrial, transportation, and residential sources. The reporting agency ensures data quality and timely submission to national databases. Environmental monitoring at Colerain supports public health by tracking air pollution trends and informing regulatory actions. The data collected helps assess compliance with health-based standards and contributes to regional air quality management. This station plays a role in the national monitoring network, providing essential information for policymakers and researchers studying air quality dynamics in the Ohio River Valley.

Colerain Air Monitoring Station operates within the US EPA's regulatory framework, focusing on criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters. Its location in Cleves, Ohio, near the Ohio River, captures air quality influenced by industrial emissions, traffic, and regional transport. The station's representativeness is key for assessing population exposure and supporting state implementation plans for NAAQS compliance.