Hookstown Air Monitoring Station, Beaver County, Pennsylvania | United States

Hookstown is an air monitoring station located at the intersection of Route 168 and Tomlinson Road in Hookstown, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is February 24, 2023, indicating ongoing operations. As a fixed-site monitor, it typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, depending on its specific instrumentation. The Pennsylvania DEP manages a network of monitors across the state to characterize air quality in urban, suburban, and rural settings. Located in a rural area of western Pennsylvania, Hookstown provides valuable data on background air quality and potential transport of pollutants from nearby industrial sources in the Ohio River Valley. This information supports public health advisories and regulatory decisions under the Clean Air Act. The station's long-term data helps track trends and evaluate the effectiveness of emission reduction programs.

The Hookstown station is situated in a rural area of Beaver County, near the Ohio River. The region has a mix of industrial facilities, including power plants and manufacturing, which can influence local air quality. Monitoring at this site helps assess the impact of these sources on criteria pollutants and supports the state's compliance with EPA standards. The station's location also provides background data for regional air quality modeling and trend analysis.