Harrison Air Monitoring Station, Harrison Township, Pennsylvania | Environmental Monitoring

Harrison is an air monitoring station located at 1500 Pacific Ave, Natrona Heights, PA, within Harrison Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Operated by the Allegheny County Health Department, the station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess regional air quality. The station provides continuous ambient air monitoring data, with the most recent sample recorded on June 30, 2025. As part of the Allegheny County monitoring network, it supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs local air quality management decisions. Typical parameters measured at such stations include ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. Harrison's location in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area places it in a region with historical industrial activity and ongoing air quality challenges. The data collected helps track pollution trends, support health advisories, and evaluate the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies. This station plays a key role in protecting public health and ensuring regulatory compliance in western Pennsylvania.

Harrison operates within the US EPA AQS framework, monitoring criteria pollutants to assess compliance with NAAQS. Its location in Allegheny County, part of the Pittsburgh metro area, is influenced by industrial emissions, transportation, and topography that can trap pollutants. The station's siting is representative of suburban residential areas with nearby industrial sources, providing data critical for understanding local air quality dynamics and population exposure.