FRANCIS SCHOOL East Providence Air Monitoring Station, Rhode Island

FRANCIS SCHOOL East Providence is an air monitoring station located at 64 Bourne Ave in East Providence, Rhode Island, within the Providence County. Operated by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Department of Health, this station 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 operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and EPA ambient air quality standards. Typical air monitoring stations in Rhode Island measure pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality, often placed in urban or suburban settings to capture population exposure. As part of the Rhode Island monitoring network, this station provides critical data for assessing compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informing public health advisories. Its location in East Providence supports regional air quality management and contributes to long-term trend analysis for the Providence metropolitan area.

The station's location in East Providence, a suburban area within the Providence metropolitan region, is representative of mixed residential and light industrial influences. Monitoring at this site helps track pollutants from transportation and local sources, supporting the state's air quality management plans. The data collected aids in understanding ozone formation and particulate matter dynamics in the Narragansett Bay region.