Suez Water Pump Station Air Monitoring Station, East Providence, Rhode Island

Suez Water Pump Station is an air monitoring station located at 525 Veterans Memorial Parkway in East Providence, Rhode Island, United States. The facility is part of the state's ambient air quality monitoring network, operated by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and Department of Health. As a fixed-site monitoring station, it plays a role in assessing local air quality conditions. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and lead. Monitoring stations like this one typically measure a subset of these pollutants, along with meteorological parameters, to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The last reported sample date was October 26, 2022, indicating ongoing data collection. Located in East Providence, a suburban area near the Providence metropolitan region, the station provides valuable air quality data for the local community. Continuous monitoring helps track pollution trends, support public health advisories, and inform regulatory decisions. The station's operation contributes to the broader national effort to maintain and improve air quality across the United States.

The station is situated in a mixed residential and industrial area of East Providence, near major transportation corridors. Air quality monitoring in this region is important due to potential emissions from traffic, industrial activities, and regional pollution transport. The station's siting is designed to be representative of population exposure, following EPA guidelines for monitoring network design. Data from this station supports the Rhode Island DEM's air quality management programs and provides information for the public on local air quality conditions.