Air Monitoring Data

Overview

Air Quality data is collected and reviewed at the Division of Air Quality (DAQ)'s office in Charleston and at the Northern Panhandle Regional Office (NPRO) in Wheeling. EPA criteria pollutant data is analyzed, quality assured, and reported for approximately 15 sites across the state.

Air quality data collected at outdoor monitors across the United States, including in West Virginia, can be downloaded from https:/www.epa.gov/outdoor-air-quality-data.

Annual Reports

The West Virginia Air Quality Annual Update highlights the work of the Division of Air Quality (DAQ) for the calendar year and provides data on the air quality monitoring network, attainment status with the various National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS); summary data of permitting actions, compliance and enforcement actions, and small business assistance activities; emissions trends in air toxics; and highlights of outreach events. These documents are intended to supplement the companion document, Introduction to West Virginia Air Quality and provides an overview of the DAQ, its history and responsibilities; an overview and history of the NAAQS; and provides a basic explanation of air quality, air quality regulation, and the mission of the DAQ.

Air Pollution Data Sources

EPA's Air Data
A collection of user-friendly visualization tools for air quality analysts; and access to air pollution data for the entire United States.
EPA's Air Quality System (AQS)
EPA's repository of ambient air quality data.
EPA's Data Finder
A single place to find EPA's data sources.