Overview
Port Authority is an air monitoring station in East Liverpool, Ohio, operated by the Ohio EPA Northeast District Office. It provides ambient air quality data for the Columbiana County region.
Port Authority is an air monitoring station located at 1250 George Street in East Liverpool, Ohio, within the Columbiana County area. The station is operated by the Ohio EPA, Northeast District Office, and is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network. It serves as a fixed-site monitor for ambient air quality in the Upper Ohio River Valley region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As part of the Ohio EPA's monitoring network, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The data collected supports state implementation plans and public health advisories. The station's last reported sample date is August 29, 2025, indicating ongoing operation. The Port Authority station is significant for monitoring air quality in an area influenced by industrial activity and transportation corridors. East Liverpool is located near the Ohio River and is part of a region with historical manufacturing and power generation. The data from this station helps assess compliance with NAAQS and informs local air quality management decisions, contributing to the protection of public health and the environment.
Environmental context
The East Liverpool area is situated in the Ohio River Valley, a region with a mix of industrial, agricultural, and urban sources of air pollution. The station's location near the Port Authority site is representative of local emissions from transportation and industrial activities. Monitoring at this station helps track criteria pollutants and supports the Ohio EPA's efforts to maintain air quality standards under the Clean Air Act. The data contributes to regional air quality assessments and public health protection.
Frequently asked questions
The Port Authority air monitoring station is located at 1250 George Street in East Liverpool, Ohio, within Columbiana County, United States.
As part of the Ohio EPA's network, the station typically monitors criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with NAAQS.
The station is operated by the Ohio EPA, Northeast District Office, which manages air quality monitoring in the region.
Air monitoring in Ohio operates under the US Clean Air Act and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS).
The station provides continuous ambient air quality data that helps assess compliance with NAAQS, supports state implementation plans, and informs public health advisories in the East Liverpool area.
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