Blountville Ozone Monitoring Site, Bristol

Overview

Blountville ozone monitoring site is an air monitoring station in Bristol, Tennessee, operated by Exide Corporation. It tracks ozone levels to support compliance with EPA air quality standards.

Blountville ozone monitoring site is an operational air monitoring station located at 364 Exide Dr. on Exide property in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. The station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants to protect public health and the environment. The facility focuses on ozone monitoring, a key criteria pollutant regulated under the Clean Air Act. Ozone data from this site contributes to the EPA's AQS database, used for assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operated by Exide Corporation, reflecting industrial monitoring responsibilities. This station supports local air quality management in the Bristol area, a region with mixed industrial and urban influences. Continuous ozone monitoring helps inform regulatory decisions and public health advisories, particularly during high-ozone seasons. Its data aids in understanding regional pollution transport and trends.

Environmental context

Ozone monitoring at this site provides critical data for assessing ground-level ozone, a respiratory irritant and key component of smog. The station's location on industrial property offers insights into local emission sources and their contribution to regional ozone formation. Such monitoring supports the EPA's efforts to maintain compliance with NAAQS and protect vulnerable populations.

Frequently asked questions

The Blountville ozone monitoring site is located at 364 Exide Dr. on Exide property in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States.

This station measures ground-level ozone, a criteria pollutant regulated under the US Clean Air Act. Data is reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS).

The station is operated by Exide Corporation, as indicated by the reporting agency.

It is part of the EPA AQS network, which collects ambient air quality data to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone.

Ozone monitoring helps protect public health from respiratory effects and supports state implementation plans to meet federal air quality standards, especially in areas with industrial and urban emissions.