Addis Air Monitoring Station, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana | Environmental Monitoring Facility

Addis Air Monitoring Station is an operational air quality monitoring facility located at the end of Sid Richardson Rd in Addis, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the state-managed network overseen by the State of Louisiana, contributing to the national Ambient Air Quality Monitoring program under the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS). The station plays a role in tracking criteria pollutants and supporting regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA AQS, which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting. As a state-operated station, it follows protocols for quality assurance and data validation. The last reported sample date is January 8, 2021, indicating recent operational activity. Typical monitoring at such stations includes ozone, particulate matter, and other pollutants, though specific parameters are not detailed here. Environmental monitoring in Louisiana is important due to the state's industrial activity, including petrochemical plants and refineries, which can impact local air quality. The Addis station provides data to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and supports public health protection. Its location in West Baton Rouge Parish contributes to regional air quality assessments and informs regulatory decisions.

Louisiana's air quality monitoring network addresses emissions from industrial sources, including petrochemical facilities and transportation. The Addis station's data helps evaluate compliance with NAAQS for pollutants like ozone and PM2.5. Siting representativeness is critical for capturing urban and industrial influences. The station's reporting continuity supports trend analysis and regulatory actions under the Clean Air Act.