Overview
Heath is an operational air monitoring station in Heath (Fourmile Lock), Ohio, operated under the Ohio EPA Central Office. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, tracking criteria pollutants to protect public health.
Heath is an air monitoring station located at 310 Licking View Dr. in Heath (Fourmile Lock), Licking County, Ohio, United States. The facility is operational and reports to the Ohio EPA Central Office, forming part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network. As a fixed-site station, it provides continuous data on air pollutant concentrations, supporting regulatory compliance and public health assessments. The station operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) framework, which mandates monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. Heath's last sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating recent active data collection. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality, typically in urban or suburban settings. Heath serves the community by providing essential air quality data used for regulatory compliance, health advisories, and environmental research. Its location in Licking County, near the Fourmile Lock area, helps characterize air quality in a mixed residential and industrial region. The data supports Ohio EPA's efforts to maintain air quality standards and inform the public about local environmental conditions.
Environmental context
Heath operates within the US EPA AQS network, which sets standards for monitoring criteria pollutants. The station's siting is designed to represent local air quality, capturing emissions from transportation, industry, and residential sources. In Ohio, air monitoring is critical for assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and for supporting state implementation plans. The station's data contributes to regional air quality trends and public health protection.
Frequently asked questions
The Heath air monitoring station is located at 310 Licking View Dr. in Heath (Fourmile Lock), Licking County, Ohio, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the Heath station measures criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, following federal monitoring guidelines.
The station is operated under the Ohio EPA Central Office, which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
The station operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) and complies with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) established by the Clean Air Act.
The station provides continuous data used for regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and environmental research, helping Ohio EPA assess and improve local air quality.
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