ARABI Air Monitoring Station, Arabi, Louisiana | US EPA Network

ARABI is an air monitoring station located on Mehle Avenue in Arabi, Louisiana, within St. Bernard Parish. It is part of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, operated under Region 6 oversight. The station serves the Greater New Orleans area, providing ambient air quality data for regulatory compliance and public reporting. The station operates under the Clean Air Act and EPA monitoring requirements, measuring criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. As part of the national network, it follows standardized siting and quality assurance protocols to ensure data representativeness and comparability. Environmental monitoring in this region is critical due to industrial activity along the Mississippi River corridor and urban emissions from New Orleans. Data from ARABI supports air quality management, health advisories, and attainment status determinations under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

The Arabi area is located near industrial corridors and major transportation routes, contributing to potential pollutant exposures. Monitoring here helps assess compliance with NAAQS and provides data for health risk assessments. The station's siting is designed to capture population exposure and background conditions, supporting regulatory decisions and public awareness.