PS06 TVA Fly Ash Spill Air Monitoring Station, Harriman, Tennessee
Not in a City, Tennessee, United States
Overview
PS06 TVA Fly Ash Spill is an air monitoring station in Harriman, Tennessee, operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority. It monitors air quality in the vicinity of the 2008 Kingston Fossil Plant coal ash spill site.
PS06 TVA Fly Ash Spill is an operational air monitoring station located at 130 Birkshire Road in Harriman, Roane County, Tennessee. The station is part of the Tennessee Valley Authority's environmental monitoring network, established to assess air quality following the 2008 Kingston Fossil Plant coal ash spill. As a specialized monitoring site, it focuses on tracking airborne particulates and potential contaminants related to the ash recovery and remediation efforts. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and likely follows EPA-approved monitoring methods for criteria pollutants such as PM10 and PM2.5. Given its location in a post-disaster remediation zone, the monitoring program may also include speciation analysis for trace metals and other constituents associated with coal ash. The Tennessee Valley Authority, as the reporting agency, ensures data continuity and compliance with federal and state air quality regulations. This monitoring station plays a critical role in protecting public health and the environment in the surrounding community. By providing real-time air quality data, it supports informed decision-making for remediation activities and helps verify that cleanup operations do not pose undue risks to nearby residents. The station's long-term operation underscores the commitment to environmental stewardship and transparency in the aftermath of one of the largest industrial spills in U.S. history.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a region with a history of coal-fired power generation and industrial activity. The 2008 Kingston ash spill released over 5 million cubic yards of coal ash into the Emory River, necessitating extensive environmental monitoring. The local context includes potential exposure to heavy metals and fine particulates from ash resuspension. Monitoring at this site helps assess the effectiveness of remediation and ensures compliance with air quality standards, addressing community concerns about long-term health impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 130 Birkshire Road, Harriman, Tennessee 37748, in Roane County.
It monitors air quality, likely focusing on particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5) and potentially heavy metals related to coal ash remediation.
The station is operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), which reports the monitoring data.
The station operates under the U.S. EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and follows EPA-approved monitoring methods.
Monitoring ensures that remediation activities do not release harmful levels of particulates or toxins, protecting public health and the environment.
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