PS09 TVA Fly Ash Spill Air Monitoring Station, Kingston, Tennessee

PS09 TVA Fly Ash Spill is an air monitoring station located at 304 Windswept Lane, Kingston, Tennessee, within Roane County. The station is operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and is part of the post-spill environmental monitoring network established after the 2008 Kingston Fossil Plant coal ash spill. The station's primary role is to track airborne particulate matter and other pollutants to assess the impact of the spill on local air quality. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Air Quality System (AQS) network. As a specialized monitoring site, it likely measures criteria pollutants such as PM10 and PM2.5, as well as potentially heavy metals and other constituents associated with coal ash. The station's siting is representative of the affected area, ensuring data continuity for long-term environmental assessment. Environmental monitoring at this site is significant for community health and regulatory compliance. The data collected helps TVA and the EPA evaluate the effectiveness of remediation efforts and ensure that air quality meets National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station serves as a critical tool for public health protection and environmental accountability in the Kingston area.

The Kingston area experienced one of the largest coal ash spills in U.S. history in 2008, releasing millions of cubic yards of ash into the Emory River. Air monitoring stations like PS09 are essential for tracking airborne contaminants such as particulate matter, arsenic, and selenium. The station's location near the spill site provides representative data on potential resuspension of ash during dry conditions. Monitoring efforts support compliance with EPA air quality standards and inform ongoing remediation activities.