Near Road Site at Southwest Tennessee Community College - Air Monitoring Station in Memphis, Tennessee

The Near Road Site at Southwest Tennessee Community College is an air monitoring station located at 5767 Macon Cove in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the US EPA's NEAR ROAD network, which focuses on monitoring air quality near major roadways to assess traffic-related pollution. The station is operated by the Memphis-Shelby County Health Department and is currently operational, with the most recent sample data reported as of June 30, 2025. As a NEAR ROAD site, this station is designed to measure criteria pollutants and other parameters relevant to vehicle emissions, such as nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. The station's siting near a roadway ensures representativeness for populations living or working near high-traffic areas. The data collected supports compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act and contributes to the EPA's Air Quality System (AQS) database. The station plays a key role in understanding local air quality impacts from transportation sources in Memphis, a major logistics hub. Its continuous monitoring helps inform public health advisories and regulatory decisions. The data also supports research on exposure patterns and the effectiveness of emission control strategies in urban environments.

Memphis is a major transportation and logistics center, with significant traffic from interstate highways and freight operations. The NEAR ROAD network targets areas where populations are exposed to elevated pollutant concentrations from vehicle emissions. This station provides critical data on pollutants like nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter, which are linked to respiratory and cardiovascular health effects. The monitoring helps assess compliance with NAAQS and supports local air quality management efforts.