ACROSS RAILROAD TRACK FROM LUTTRELL LIMESTONE ROCKCRUSHER_150 METER Air Monitoring Station, Luttrell, Tennessee

ACROSS RAILROAD TRACK FROM LUTTRELL LIMESTONE ROCKCRUSHER_150 METER is an air monitoring station located at 640 Donahue Road in Luttrell, Tennessee, within Union County. Operated by the Tennessee Division of Air Pollution Control, this station is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network. It serves to assess air quality in a rural setting near industrial activity, specifically a limestone rock crusher. As an air monitoring station, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5), ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, in accordance with U.S. EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's siting near a rock crusher suggests a focus on particulate matter and dust emissions. The Tennessee Division of Air Pollution Control operates this station to ensure compliance with federal and state air quality regulations. The environmental significance of this station lies in its role in monitoring air quality impacts from quarry operations and transportation corridors. Data collected supports local air quality management and public health protection. The station contributes to the broader U.S. EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, providing essential data for regulatory decisions and community awareness.

The station is situated in a rural area of East Tennessee, near the Appalachian foothills, where limestone quarrying and crushing are significant industrial activities. Air monitoring in this context focuses on particulate matter and dust emissions, which can affect local air quality and respiratory health. The Tennessee Division of Air Pollution Control operates this station to track compliance with NAAQS and to inform mitigation strategies for industrial emissions. The station's location near a railroad track also allows for monitoring of transportation-related pollutants.