Animal Shelter, Providence Air Monitoring Station | Rhode Island Environmental Monitoring

Animal Shelter, Providence is an Air Monitoring Station located at 200 Terminal Rd, Providence, Rhode Island, United States. It is part of the state's air quality monitoring network, operated by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Department of Health. The station contributes to the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other parameters to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is October 26, 2022, indicating recent operational status. As a monitoring site in an urban area, it likely measures pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, which are common in city environments. The station's location near transportation and residential zones supports representative siting for population exposure assessment. Environmental monitoring in Providence is critical due to the city's industrial history and current urban emissions. Data from this station helps inform public health advisories and regulatory actions. The station's role in the Rhode Island network supports regional air quality management and contributes to national trends analysis.

Providence, Rhode Island, has a mix of urban and industrial sources that influence local air quality. The Animal Shelter station is situated in an area with potential exposure to traffic emissions and nearby commercial activities. Monitoring at this site helps characterize pollutant concentrations relevant to public health, particularly for sensitive populations. The station's data supports the state's compliance with EPA standards and provides information for community air quality assessments.