Overview
New Albany is an operational air monitoring station in Ohio, USA, operated by the Ohio EPA Central Office. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, tracking criteria pollutants and supporting regulatory compliance.
New Albany is an air monitoring station located at 7600 Fodor Rd., New Albany, Ohio, United States. Operated by the Ohio EPA Central Office, the station is part of the national Ambient Air Quality Monitoring program under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS). It serves the Franklin County area, providing data on ambient air quality to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. As a fixed-site monitor, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The Ohio EPA follows rigorous quality assurance protocols to ensure data representativeness and accuracy, supporting both regulatory and public health assessments. Environmental monitoring in Ohio is critical due to the state's industrial and urban emissions. The New Albany station helps track local air quality trends, informing pollution control strategies and public advisories. Its data contributes to regional air quality management and supports the broader goals of the Clean Air Act, protecting community health and the environment.
Environmental context
The New Albany station operates within the US EPA's AQS network, which sets standards for criteria pollutants. Its location in Franklin County, part of the Columbus metropolitan area, is influenced by urban emissions from transportation and industry. The station's siting aims to represent population exposure, and its continuous reporting supports trend analysis and regulatory compliance. Parameter coverage typically includes ozone, PM2.5, and other NAAQS pollutants, with data used for state implementation plans and public health alerts.
Frequently asked questions
The New Albany air monitoring station is located at 7600 Fodor Rd., New Albany, Ohio, United States, in Franklin County.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead.
The station is operated by the Ohio EPA Central Office, which manages air quality monitoring across the state.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The station provides continuous data on ambient air quality, supporting regulatory compliance assessments, public health advisories, and state implementation plans for reducing pollution.
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