PARR Air Monitoring Station, North Little Rock, Arkansas | US EPA AQS Network

PARR is an air monitoring station located at Pike Ave at River Road in North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. As part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, it plays a role in ambient air surveillance for the region. The station is operational and contributes to the national monitoring infrastructure. The station is managed under the reporting agency Eastern Research Group, which coordinates data collection and quality assurance. While specific parameters measured are not detailed, typical AQS stations track criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide, in line with EPA standards. The station's urban siting provides representative data for population exposure assessments. PARR supports community health by supplying air quality data used for regulatory compliance and public advisories. Its location in North Little Rock, near the Arkansas River, helps monitor industrial and transportation emissions in the Little Rock metropolitan area. This data aids in evaluating attainment status under the Clean Air Act and informing local environmental policy.

PARR operates within the US EPA AQS framework, which sets standards for criteria pollutants to protect public health. The station's urban location in North Little Rock captures emissions from traffic and industry, supporting regional air quality assessments. Continuous monitoring helps track compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and provides data for health studies. The station's siting is representative of mixed residential and industrial zones, offering insights into population exposure.