Overview
The Fall River Air Monitoring Station in Massachusetts, operated by the Mass Dept of Environmental Protection, monitors ambient air quality as part of the US EPA AQS network, providing data on criteria pollutants.
The Fall River Air Monitoring Station is an operational air quality monitoring facility located at 659 Globe Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the state's ambient air monitoring network managed by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Air Quality Control. As a fixed-site station, it contributes to the national Air Quality System (AQS) database, supporting regulatory compliance and public health assessments. The station operates under the US EPA's regulatory framework for ambient air monitoring, which includes criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. The facility's last reported sample date is August 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical stations in this network monitor a subset of criteria pollutants and may include meteorological sensors. Located in an urban area of Bristol County, the station provides representative air quality data for Fall River and surrounding communities. This information is used by state and federal agencies to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), inform public health advisories, and support air quality management strategies. The station's long-term operation ensures continuity in monitoring trends.
Environmental context
Fall River is an urbanized area in southeastern Massachusetts with a mix of industrial history, transportation corridors, and residential zones. Air quality monitoring in this region focuses on capturing emissions from local sources such as traffic, industrial facilities, and residential heating. The station's location at 659 Globe Street provides representative sampling for the city's airshed. Data from this station helps track compliance with NAAQS and supports regional air quality planning under the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
The Fall River Air Monitoring Station is located at 659 Globe Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, United States.
As part of the Massachusetts DEP air monitoring network, the station typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and nitrogen dioxide, in accordance with US EPA standards.
The station is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Air Quality Control.
The station operates under the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) network, following the Clean Air Act and National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ambient air monitoring.
Data from the station supports compliance assessments with NAAQS, informs public health advisories, and aids in regional air quality planning and emission reduction strategies.
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