Clarksville PM 2.5 Monitor - Air Monitoring Station in Clarksville, Tennessee

The Clarksville PM 2.5 monitor is an operational air monitoring station located at 1514 E. Thompkins Ln, Clarksville, Tennessee, within Montgomery County. Operated by the Tennessee Division of Air Pollution Control, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a PM 2.5 monitor, the station focuses on fine particulate matter, a key pollutant linked to respiratory and cardiovascular health effects. The station's siting in Clarksville provides representative data for the local urban and suburban environment. The Tennessee Division of Air Pollution Control ensures regular sampling and data reporting to the EPA, contributing to the national air quality database. The Clarksville PM 2.5 monitor plays a critical role in protecting public health by providing data used for air quality index (AQI) reporting and regulatory compliance. Its operation supports community awareness and informs local air quality management decisions. The station is part of a network that helps track trends and assess the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies.

Clarksville is a growing city in Tennessee with a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential sources contributing to particulate matter emissions. The PM 2.5 monitor provides essential data on fine particle concentrations, which are influenced by local traffic, industrial activities, and regional transport. Monitoring in this area helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports health-based air quality management. The station's location on E. Thompkins Lane offers representative sampling for the surrounding urban area.