Lakeview Elementary School Air Monitoring Station, New Johnsonville, Tennessee

Lakeview Elementary School is an air monitoring station located at 802 Long Street in New Johnsonville, Tennessee, within Humphreys County. The station is part of the SCHOOL AIR TOXICS network, a program focused on assessing air toxics in school environments. It is operated by Eastern Research Group, a contractor supporting environmental monitoring efforts. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants and air toxics. As a school-based monitor, it provides representative data for community exposure, particularly in areas near industrial sources. The SCHOOL AIR TOXICS network typically measures volatile organic compounds and other hazardous air pollutants, complementing the broader national monitoring network. This monitoring station plays a key role in evaluating air quality in New Johnsonville, a community with industrial activity. The data collected helps inform local health assessments and supports compliance with the Clean Air Act. By focusing on school environments, the station addresses potential risks to children and contributes to public health protection.

The station is situated in a rural area with industrial influences, including nearby power generation and manufacturing. Its siting at a school allows for representative monitoring of community exposure to air toxics. The SCHOOL AIR TOXICS network targets volatile organic compounds and other hazardous pollutants, providing data that complements the EPA's criteria pollutant monitoring. This context is important for understanding local air quality risks and regulatory compliance.