Overview
Marietta WTP is an Air Monitoring Station in Marietta, Ohio, operated by Ohio EPA Central Office. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network for ambient air monitoring.
Marietta WTP is an Air Monitoring Station located at 2000 4th Street in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the oversight of the Ohio EPA Central Office, which manages reporting and data collection for the station. As part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, this station plays a role in monitoring ambient air quality in the region. The station's technical operations align with the US EPA's regulatory framework for criteria pollutants, including ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical air monitoring stations in Ohio track these pollutants to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting follows EPA guidelines for representativeness, capturing urban and industrial influences in the Marietta area. Environmental monitoring at Marietta WTP supports public health by providing data for air quality assessments and regulatory compliance. The station's location near the Ohio River and within a mixed industrial-residential area helps characterize local air quality trends. This data aids in informing community exposure estimates and supporting state implementation plans for air quality management.
Environmental context
Marietta WTP operates within the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for criteria pollutants under the Clean Air Act. The station's location in southeastern Ohio, near the Ohio River, places it in a region influenced by both local industrial emissions and transported pollutants. Typical monitoring parameters include ozone, PM2.5, and nitrogen dioxide, which are critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS. The station's siting aims to represent urban background conditions, providing data for health-based air quality indices and regulatory reporting.
Frequently asked questions
Marietta WTP is located at 2000 4th Street in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, United States.
As an Air Monitoring Station, Marietta WTP typically monitors criteria air pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide as part of the US EPA Air Quality System.
Marietta WTP is operated under the oversight of the Ohio EPA Central Office, which manages reporting and data collection for the station.
Marietta WTP operates under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which implements the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) as required by the Clean Air Act.
Marietta WTP provides ambient air quality data that supports regulatory compliance, public health assessments, and state implementation plans for air quality management in Ohio.
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