Overview
Lima is an operational air monitoring station in Lima, Ohio, operated by Ohio EPA Central Office. It provides ambient air quality data for regulatory compliance and public health assessment.
Lima is an air monitoring station located at 2650 Bible Road in Lima, Allen County, Ohio, United States. Operated by the Ohio EPA Central Office, it is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station contributes to the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) database, providing data on criteria pollutants and other parameters. As an air monitoring station, Lima typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, depending on its specific instrumentation. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality. The last sample date recorded is October 31, 2025, indicating ongoing operation and data collection. The station serves the Lima metropolitan area, a region with industrial and agricultural activities that can influence local air quality. Data from Lima supports regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and air quality management decisions. Its operation under the Ohio EPA ensures adherence to federal and state monitoring standards, contributing to the broader national air quality monitoring network.
Environmental context
Lima, Ohio, is situated in an area with a mix of industrial, agricultural, and urban sources that can affect air quality. The station's location near major transportation routes and industrial facilities makes it important for monitoring pollutant transport and local emissions. The Ohio EPA's monitoring network, including this station, supports the U.S. EPA's AQS program, providing data for NAAQS compliance and air quality trend analysis. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, with potential for additional speciation or meteorological measurements depending on site-specific objectives.
Frequently asked questions
The Lima air monitoring station is located at 2650 Bible Road in Lima, Allen County, Ohio, United States.
As part of the Ohio EPA network, the Lima station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with EPA monitoring requirements.
The Lima air monitoring station is operated by the Ohio EPA Central Office, which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The Lima station provides continuous ambient air quality data that supports regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and air quality trend analysis for the Lima metropolitan area and the broader Ohio region.
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