Little Blue Run Air Monitoring Station, Beaver County, Pennsylvania

Little Blue Run is an air monitoring station located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the U.S. EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and has been operational, with the last reported sample date in June 2021. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Clean Air Act and the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network. Air monitoring stations like Little Blue Run typically measure criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. The specific parameters measured at this station are not detailed, but the station contributes to the broader network that tracks air quality trends and supports public health advisories. Little Blue Run serves a rural area in western Pennsylvania, near the Ohio border. The region has a mix of industrial and agricultural activities, and the station's data helps assess local air quality impacts. Continuous monitoring at this site supports environmental management and informs regulatory decisions to protect public health and the environment.

Little Blue Run is situated in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, an area with historical industrial activity including coal-fired power plants and manufacturing. The air monitoring station provides critical data on criteria pollutants, helping to assess compliance with NAAQS. The station's siting in a rural setting offers representative background air quality measurements, which are essential for understanding regional pollution transport and local emission sources. Continuous operation supports long-term trend analysis and public health protection.