Parton Place Air Monitoring Station, Knoxville, Tennessee | Environmental Monitoring

Parton Place is an air monitoring station located at 1904 Tennessee Ave in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, United States. Operated by the Knox County Department of Air Pollution Control, it is part of the local network for ambient air quality monitoring. The station is currently operational and provides data that supports regulatory compliance and public health protection. The station operates under the framework of the U.S. EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. While specific parameters measured at Parton Place are not detailed, typical stations in the Knox County network monitor ozone and PM2.5. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines to ensure representativeness of local air quality. Environmental monitoring in Knoxville is important due to the region's mix of urban, industrial, and transportation sources. Data from Parton Place helps assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and informs local air quality management. The station's continuous operation supports trend analysis and public reporting, contributing to community health and environmental awareness.

Parton Place operates in the Knoxville metropolitan area, where air quality is influenced by vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and regional geography. The station's location in an urban residential area provides representative data for population exposure. Monitoring focuses on criteria pollutants, with ozone and fine particulate matter being key concerns due to their health impacts. The station's data supports the Knox County air quality index and regulatory reporting under the Clean Air Act.