East Knox Elementary School Air Monitoring Station, Mascot, Tennessee

East Knox Elementary School is an air monitoring station located at 9315 Rutledge Pike in Mascot, Tennessee, within Knox County. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of the Knox County Department of Air Pollution Control, which manages the station as part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network. This station represents a local-scale monitoring asset in a region with mixed industrial and residential land use. The station's last reported sample date is September 30, 2025, indicating recent data collection activity. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical criteria pollutants monitored at such stations include ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting at an elementary school aligns with EPA guidelines for community-oriented monitoring, ensuring representativeness of population exposure. Environmental monitoring at this location supports regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act and provides data for air quality index reporting. The station's proximity to Knoxville and regional transportation corridors makes it valuable for assessing urban and suburban air quality trends. Continued operation aids in public health protection and environmental policy development.

The East Knox Elementary School monitoring station operates within Tennessee's air quality management framework, which follows US EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's location in a mixed residential and light industrial area provides representative data for community exposure assessment. Parameter coverage likely includes criteria pollutants and possibly meteorological parameters, supporting both regulatory compliance and public health advisories. Siting at a school enhances spatial representativeness for vulnerable populations.