TVA PSD SITE IN ACKERMAN, MS - Air Monitoring Station in Ackerman, Mississippi

TVA PSD SITE IN ACKERMAN, MS is an operational air monitoring station located on Perry Drive in Ackerman, Mississippi, within Choctaw County. Operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, this station is part of the broader US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) monitoring network, which tracks criteria pollutants and other atmospheric parameters across the United States. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US Clean Air Act, which mandates ambient air quality monitoring to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). While specific parameters measured at this site are not detailed, typical PSD (Prevention of Significant Deterioration) sites monitor pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide, along with meteorological data. As a TVA-operated station, it contributes to understanding air quality in rural Mississippi, an area with mixed agricultural and industrial influences. The data supports regional environmental management and public health protection, aligning with the TVA's role in environmental stewardship across the Tennessee Valley region.

The station is situated in a rural area of Mississippi, where air quality monitoring helps assess impacts from local agriculture, nearby industrial activities, and long-range transport of pollutants. Parameter coverage typically includes criteria pollutants and meteorological variables, ensuring representative siting for background air quality. Reporting continuity through the TVA and EPA AQS network supports long-term trend analysis and regulatory compliance.