Overview
Middletown Airport Air Monitoring Station in Middletown, Ohio, is an operational facility under the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, contributing to local air quality surveillance.
Middletown Airport Air Monitoring Station is an operational air monitoring facility located at 1707 Runway Drive, Room #4, in Middletown, Butler County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the national air quality monitoring network and serves the Middletown area by tracking ambient air pollutants. The station is operated under the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, which oversees local air quality monitoring in compliance with U.S. EPA standards. As part of the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), the facility likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, contributing to the national air quality index. This monitoring station plays a key role in assessing air quality in the Miami Valley region, supporting public health and regulatory compliance. Its location near an airport allows for monitoring of emissions from aviation and surrounding industrial activities, providing valuable data for environmental management.
Environmental context
The Middletown area is situated in southwestern Ohio, a region with a mix of urban, industrial, and agricultural land uses. Air quality monitoring here is critical due to potential emissions from transportation (including the airport), manufacturing, and power generation. The station's data helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports local air quality management decisions.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 1707 Runway Drive, Room #4, in Middletown, Butler County, Ohio, United States.
As part of the U.S. EPA's Air Quality System, the station likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide to assess local air quality.
The station is operated by the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, which manages air quality monitoring in the region.
Air monitoring in Ohio follows the U.S. EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act, with data reported through the Air Quality System (AQS).
Airports are sources of emissions from aircraft, ground support vehicles, and traffic. Monitoring near airports helps assess the impact of aviation on local air quality and public health.
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