Overview
NIHF STEM MS is an operational air monitoring station in Akron, Ohio, operated under the Ohio EPA Central Office. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network, tracking criteria pollutants and supporting public health.
NIHF STEM MS is an air monitoring station located at 199 S. Broadway St. in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, United States. As part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, it plays a role in ambient air quality surveillance for the region. The station is operational and reports to the Ohio EPA Central Office, with the last sample date recorded in December 2021. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, which mandates monitoring of criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical urban monitoring stations in Ohio track multiple pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in downtown Akron provides representative data for population exposure and urban air quality trends. Akron is an industrial and manufacturing hub, and the monitoring station supports environmental management by providing data for regulatory compliance and public information. The Ohio EPA uses such stations to evaluate air quality trends, issue alerts, and inform policy. This station contributes to the broader national network that helps protect public health and the environment from air pollution impacts.
Environmental context
The station is situated in Akron, a city with a history of rubber and manufacturing industries, which can contribute to air emissions. Monitoring in this urban context is critical for assessing exposure to pollutants like ozone and particulate matter. The station's data supports the Ohio EPA's efforts to maintain air quality standards and inform the public about local air quality conditions.
Frequently asked questions
NIHF STEM MS is located at 199 S. Broadway St. in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, United States.
As an air monitoring station under the US EPA AQS network, NIHF STEM MS typically monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and others to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
The station is operated under 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) network, which sets standards for criteria pollutants and monitoring methods.
By providing continuous air quality data, the station helps the Ohio EPA track pollution levels, issue health advisories, and inform policies to reduce exposure to harmful pollutants.
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