Owensboro Primary Air Monitoring Station, Daviess County, Kentucky

Owensboro Primary is an air monitoring station located at 716 Pleasant Valley Road in Daviess County, Kentucky, near Owensboro. It is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, a nationwide program that collects ambient air quality data to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operated by the Kentucky Division for Air Quality and is currently operational, with its most recent sample reported on August 7, 2023. As a stationary monitoring site, Owensboro Primary measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, as well as meteorological parameters. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality, typically in urban or suburban settings. Kentucky's air monitoring network includes multiple stations like this one to track regional pollution trends and support state implementation plans for air quality management. Owensboro Primary plays a key role in protecting public health by providing continuous data for air quality index reporting and regulatory enforcement. Its location in Daviess County, an area with industrial and agricultural activity, helps assess the impact of local emissions. The data collected supports community awareness and informs policy decisions to reduce air pollution.

Owensboro Primary operates within the US EPA regulatory framework, focusing on criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters. Its siting is designed to capture representative ambient air quality in a mixed urban-industrial area. The station's reporting continuity, with recent samples in 2023, supports long-term trend analysis and compliance with NAAQS. Kentucky's air monitoring network, including this station, addresses local pollution sources such as transportation and industry, contributing to regional air quality management.