Overview
Lake Rockwell is an operational air monitoring station in Portage County, Ohio, operated by the Ohio EPA Central Office. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network, tracking criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters.
Lake Rockwell is an air monitoring station located at 1570 Ravenna Road in Portage County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the state-level ambient air quality monitoring network managed by the Ohio EPA Central Office, which feeds data into the national US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station serves the broader region of northeastern Ohio, an area with a mix of industrial, agricultural, and urban influences. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and the EPA's AQS monitoring network standards. It typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters like wind speed and direction. The last reported sample date is October 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. Lake Rockwell's environmental significance lies in its role in assessing air quality in Portage County and surrounding areas. Data from this station supports compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs public health advisories. The station's location near Ravenna Road provides representative sampling for local population exposure and regional transport of pollutants.
Environmental context
The Lake Rockwell station is situated in a region characterized by a mix of suburban development, agriculture, and light industry. Air quality in northeastern Ohio is influenced by emissions from transportation, power generation, and manufacturing, as well as seasonal ozone formation. The station's siting is designed to capture ambient concentrations representative of population exposure, following EPA siting criteria. Continuous monitoring of criteria pollutants and meteorology supports trend analysis and regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
Lake Rockwell air monitoring station is located at 1570 Ravenna Road in Portage County, Ohio, United States.
As part of the Ohio EPA network, Lake Rockwell typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the Ohio EPA Central Office, which is responsible for ambient air quality monitoring in the state.
Air monitoring stations in the United States operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for monitoring methods, quality assurance, and data reporting.
Data from Lake Rockwell helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), supports air quality trend analysis, and informs public health advisories for the region.
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