MIDDLESBORO Air Monitoring Station | Middlesborough, Kentucky | US EPA AQS Network

MIDDLESBORO is an air monitoring station located at 1420 Dorchester Avenue in Middlesborough, Kentucky, within Bell County. Operated by the Kentucky Division For Air Quality, it is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station provides ambient air quality data that supports regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a fixed-site monitor, it typically measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, though specific parameters are not detailed here. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. Air monitoring stations like MIDDLESBORO play a critical role in assessing local air quality, informing public health advisories, and guiding emission reduction strategies. Located in a region with diverse industrial and geographic influences, this station helps characterize air quality in southeastern Kentucky, contributing to regional and national air quality assessments.

The station's location in Middlesborough, Kentucky, places it in a region influenced by both urban emissions and nearby industrial activities, including coal mining and power generation. Monitoring criteria pollutants here is essential for understanding local air quality dynamics and ensuring compliance with NAAQS. The station's siting representativeness is typical for a community-oriented monitor, capturing population exposure in a small city. Reporting continuity through the Kentucky Division For Air Quality supports long-term trend analysis.