LYNN WATER TREATMENT PLANT Air Monitoring Station, Lynn, Massachusetts

LYNN WATER TREATMENT PLANT is an air monitoring station located at 390 Parkland in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Air Quality Control network, contributing to the state's ambient air quality monitoring efforts. The station is operational and serves the Essex County area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. As an air monitoring station, it collects data on these pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station's last reported sample date is August 31, 2025, indicating ongoing data collection. The environmental significance of this station lies in its role in tracking air quality trends in the Lynn metropolitan area, which is part of the larger Boston metropolitan region. Data from this station supports public health advisories and regulatory decisions, helping to protect communities from air pollution exposure. The station's location near residential and industrial areas provides representative monitoring for the local population.

Lynn, Massachusetts, is an urban coastal city with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial land uses. Air quality in the region is influenced by emissions from transportation, heating, and industrial activities, as well as regional pollution transport. The LYNN WATER TREATMENT PLANT monitoring station provides critical data on criteria pollutants, supporting the Massachusetts DEP's efforts to maintain compliance with NAAQS. The station's siting is representative of urban background conditions, capturing both local and regional air quality impacts.