Kingsport PM Air Monitoring Station, Kingsport, Tennessee | Environmental Monitoring

Kingsport PM is an air monitoring station located at 1649 D St, Kingsport, Tennessee, within Sullivan County. It is part of the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station is operated by the Tennessee Division of Air Pollution Control, a state agency responsible for air quality management in Tennessee. The station's technical scope includes particulate matter monitoring, a key indicator of air quality. As a PM monitoring site, it contributes to the characterization of fine and coarse particulate pollution, which is critical for public health assessments and regulatory compliance. The station's last reported sample date is June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. The station's location in an urban-industrial area of Kingsport allows it to capture emissions from local sources such as manufacturing, transportation, and residential activities. Kingsport PM plays a vital role in the regional air monitoring network, providing data used for air quality index reporting, health advisories, and environmental research. Its operation supports the broader goals of the Clean Air Act by helping to track pollution trends and evaluate the effectiveness of emission reduction strategies. The station's data contributes to the understanding of air quality dynamics in the Tennessee Valley region.

Kingsport PM monitors particulate matter, a criteria pollutant regulated under the US Clean Air Act. The station's siting in an urban area with industrial activity provides representative data for population exposure assessment. Continuous reporting supports the EPA's AQS database, enabling trend analysis and compliance checks. The station's parameter coverage focuses on PM, which is essential for evaluating health risks associated with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.