Overview
Ravenna Air Monitoring Station in Ohio, operated by Ohio EPA Central Office, monitors ambient air quality as part of the US EPA AQS network. It provides data on criteria pollutants to support regulatory compliance and public health.
Ravenna is an air monitoring station located at 531 Washington in Ravenna, Ohio, within Portage County. It is part of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which is the primary regulatory framework for ambient air monitoring in the country. The station is operated by the Ohio EPA Central Office and was last reported active as of December 31, 2022. As an air monitoring station, Ravenna likely measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, in accordance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality. The Ohio EPA Central Office manages data collection and reporting, contributing to the national AQS database used for regulatory assessments and public information. The station serves the Ravenna community and surrounding Portage County by providing essential air quality data. This information supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and environmental research. Continuous monitoring helps track trends and assess the effectiveness of air pollution control measures in the region.
Environmental context
Ravenna is situated in northeastern Ohio, an area with a mix of industrial, agricultural, and urban influences. Air quality monitoring here is critical due to potential emissions from manufacturing, transportation, and power generation. The station's data helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports regional air quality management. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants, with siting designed to capture representative ambient conditions.
Frequently asked questions
The Ravenna air monitoring station is located at 531 Washington in Ravenna, Ohio, within Portage County, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the Ravenna station likely measures criteria pollutants including ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead, in accordance with NAAQS.
The Ravenna air monitoring station is operated by the Ohio EPA Central Office, which manages data collection and reporting to the US EPA AQS network.
Air monitoring in the United States is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants.
The Ravenna station provides continuous ambient air quality data that supports regulatory compliance assessments, public health advisories, and trend analysis for air pollution control in northeastern Ohio.
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