Overview
Patterson Park is an operational air monitoring station in Akron, Ohio, operated by the Ohio EPA Central Office. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network, tracking criteria pollutants and supporting public health.
Patterson Park is an air monitoring station located at 800 Patterson Ave. in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the state-level ambient air quality monitoring network managed by the Ohio EPA Central Office, with the last reported sample date in October 2021. The station serves as a fixed-site monitor within the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which collects and disseminates air quality data nationwide. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As part of the Ohio EPA network, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. Monitoring stations like Patterson Park are sited to be representative of local air quality conditions, often in urban or suburban settings to assess population exposure. Patterson Park provides critical data for air quality management in the Akron metropolitan area. Its measurements support the Ohio EPA's efforts to attain and maintain NAAQS compliance, inform public health advisories, and track long-term trends. The station's operational status ensures continuity of monitoring, which is essential for evaluating the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies and protecting community health.
Environmental context
The Patterson Park station is situated in Akron, an industrial city in northeastern Ohio with a history of manufacturing and rubber production. The local air quality context includes contributions from industrial emissions, transportation, and residential sources. Monitoring at this site helps characterize urban air pollution patterns and supports the Ohio EPA's compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in a mixed residential and commercial area provides representative data for population exposure assessment.
Frequently asked questions
Patterson Park is located at 800 Patterson Ave. in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, United States.
As part of the Ohio EPA network, Patterson Park likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with NAAQS requirements.
The station is operated by the Ohio EPA Central Office, which manages the state's ambient air quality monitoring network.
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS).
Akron has a history of industrial activity, and air monitoring helps assess pollution from manufacturing, transportation, and other sources, ensuring compliance with health-based standards and protecting public health.
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