Overview
Washington Career is an Air Monitoring Station in Marietta, Ohio, operated by the Ohio EPA. It provides ambient air quality data for the Southeast District Office.
Washington Career is an Air Monitoring Station located at the Washington Career Center on S.R. 676 in Marietta, Ohio, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, which supports compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operated by the Ohio EPA's Southeast District Office and is currently operational. The station collects air quality data to track criteria pollutants and other parameters, contributing to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) database. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical monitoring stations in Ohio measure ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide. The data supports local and regional air quality assessments and public health advisories. As part of the U.S. national monitoring network, Washington Career plays a role in characterizing air quality in the Marietta area, which is influenced by industrial activities, transportation, and regional pollution transport. The station's data helps inform regulatory decisions and community awareness, contributing to the broader goal of protecting public health and the environment.
Environmental context
The Marietta area is situated in the Ohio River Valley, a region with a mix of industrial, agricultural, and urban sources that can affect local air quality. Monitoring stations like Washington Career are essential for tracking pollutants such as ozone and particulate matter, which are influenced by both local emissions and regional transport. The station's siting at a career center provides representative sampling for a suburban setting, supporting the Ohio EPA's network design to assess population exposure and compliance with NAAQS.
Frequently asked questions
Washington Career Air Monitoring Station is located at the Washington Career Center on S.R. 676 in Marietta, Ohio, United States.
The station monitors ambient air quality, typically measuring criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and others as part of the Ohio EPA's network.
The station is operated by the Ohio EPA's Southeast District Office.
The station operates under the U.S. Clean Air Act and contributes data to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) for compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
The station provides continuous air quality data that supports regulatory compliance, public health advisories, and regional air quality assessments in the Marietta area.
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