Overview
Waterville Air Monitoring Station in Ohio, operated by Ohio EPA, monitors ambient air quality under the US EPA AQS network. It provides data on criteria pollutants to support regulatory compliance and public health.
Waterville is an operational air monitoring station located at 200 South River Rd. in Waterville, Lucas County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the national ambient air quality monitoring network overseen by the US EPA, with reporting agency Ohio EPA Central Office. The station contributes to the Air Quality System (AQS) by measuring criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and others as required by the Clean Air Act. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, which sets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for six criteria pollutants. Monitoring stations like Waterville are sited to ensure representativeness of local air quality, often in urban or suburban settings. The Ohio EPA manages the network to meet federal requirements and provide data for air quality index (AQI) reporting and trend analysis. As part of the Ohio EPA network, Waterville supports environmental monitoring for the Toledo metropolitan area and the broader Lake Erie region. Its data helps assess compliance with NAAQS, inform public health advisories, and guide emission reduction strategies. The station's continuous operation ensures long-term data continuity for tracking air quality changes.
Environmental context
The Waterville station monitors ambient air quality in Lucas County, which is part of the Toledo metropolitan area. This region has a mix of industrial, urban, and agricultural sources that can affect air quality, including emissions from manufacturing, transportation, and power generation. Monitoring criteria pollutants like ozone and PM2.5 is critical for assessing compliance with NAAQS and protecting public health, particularly for sensitive populations. The station's location near the Maumee River also provides context for regional air quality patterns influenced by lake breezes from Lake Erie.
Frequently asked questions
The Waterville Air Monitoring Station is located at 200 South River Rd. in Waterville, Lucas County, Ohio, United States.
As part of the US EPA AQS network, the Waterville station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, as required by the Clean Air Act.
The station is operated by the Ohio EPA Central Office, which reports data to the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) database.
Air monitoring in the US is governed by the Clean Air Act and implemented through the US EPA's AQS network. Stations must meet siting criteria and quality assurance standards to ensure data representativeness and accuracy for NAAQS compliance.
The station provides real-time air quality data used to calculate the Air Quality Index (AQI), which informs the public about health risks from air pollution. Long-term data also supports trend analysis and policy decisions to reduce emissions.
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