PCAB Air Monitoring Station, Portsmouth, Ohio | Environmental Monitoring Facility

PCAB is an air monitoring station located at 605 Washington in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network and is operated under the Ohio EPA Central Office. The station contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which collects and manages air quality data across the country. The station's last reported sample date is December 26, 2023, indicating recent operational status. As part of the Ohio EPA network, PCAB likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in an urban area provides representative data for population exposure assessment. Air monitoring stations like PCAB play a critical role in protecting public health and the environment by tracking pollutant levels and supporting regulatory compliance. The data collected helps inform local air quality management decisions and contributes to regional and national air quality assessments.

Portsmouth is located in southern Ohio along the Ohio River, an area with a mix of industrial, agricultural, and residential land uses. Air quality in the region can be influenced by emissions from power plants, manufacturing facilities, and transportation corridors. The PCAB station's monitoring of criteria pollutants helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports the state's air quality management programs. Its urban siting ensures representative sampling of population exposure.