Overview
Eastman Ross N. Robinson is an operational air monitoring station in Kingsport, Tennessee, managed by the Tennessee Division of Air Pollution Control. It contributes to the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Eastman Ross N. Robinson is an air monitoring station located on Wilburn Drive in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee. Operated under the Tennessee Division of Air Pollution Control, it is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station provides continuous ambient air quality data, supporting compliance with the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Typical monitoring at such stations includes ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters. The Tennessee Division of Air Pollution Control ensures data quality and reporting consistency. Located in an industrial and urban area of Kingsport, this station helps assess local air quality impacts from nearby manufacturing and transportation sources. Its data supports public health advisories and regulatory decisions, contributing to regional air quality management and environmental monitoring efforts in the southeastern United States.
Environmental context
The station's location in Kingsport, Tennessee, places it within a region with mixed industrial and residential land use. Air monitoring here focuses on criteria pollutants and meteorological parameters to evaluate compliance with NAAQS. The data supports the Tennessee Division of Air Pollution Control in managing air quality and protecting public health, particularly in areas with potential emissions from manufacturing and traffic.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located on Wilburn Drive in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States.
As part of the US EPA Air Quality System, it monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead, along with meteorological parameters.
The station is operated by the Tennessee Division of Air Pollution Control, which ensures data quality and reporting to the EPA.
Air monitoring in Tennessee operates under the US Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), with data reported to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS).
It provides continuous air quality data that supports public health advisories, regulatory compliance, and regional air quality management in the southeastern United States.
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