Overview
Globe is an operational air monitoring station in Beverly, Ohio, operated under the Ohio EPA Central Office. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, tracking criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters.
Globe is an air monitoring station located at 22275 State Route 60 in Beverly, Washington County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network overseen by the Ohio EPA Central Office, with the most recent sample data recorded on September 30, 2025. The station serves as a fixed-site monitor within the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), supporting regulatory compliance and public health protection. The station operates under the framework of the Clean Air Act and US EPA ambient air quality standards, monitoring criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. As a state-operated site, it follows standardized siting criteria to ensure representativeness of local air quality. The Ohio EPA Central Office manages data reporting and quality assurance, contributing to regional and national air quality assessments. Environmental monitoring at Globe provides critical data for understanding air pollution trends in southeastern Ohio, an area influenced by industrial activities, transportation, and regional weather patterns. The station's long-term operation supports trend analysis, health impact studies, and regulatory decision-making. Its data helps inform the public and policymakers about air quality conditions and the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies.
Environmental context
The Globe station is situated in a rural area of southeastern Ohio, where air quality can be affected by local sources such as agriculture, small industry, and traffic, as well as regional transport of pollutants from the Ohio River Valley. The station's siting is designed to capture background and downwind concentrations, providing representative data for the region. Monitoring includes criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters, supporting compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and contributing to the broader AQS network.
Frequently asked questions
The Globe air monitoring station is located at 22275 State Route 60 in Beverly, Washington County, Ohio, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, the Globe station monitors criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
The Globe station is operated under the Ohio EPA Central Office, which manages data collection, quality assurance, and reporting to the US EPA's Air Quality System.
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The Globe station provides long-term, continuous data on air pollutant concentrations, supporting trend analysis, health impact assessments, and regulatory compliance in southeastern Ohio.
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