South Memphis
Coverage of South Memphis in the Nexus archive.
- Shelby Co. Health Department questions integrity of community air monitoring report data
The Shelby County Health Department questioned the validity of data from a community air monitoring project in South Memphis, citing unapproved PurpleAir monitors and potential sampling errors. The report, conducted by CEEJH INC and Memphis Community Against Air Pollution, found pollution levels exceeding EPA standards, while the health department stated official monitors show compliance with EPA guidelines.
- Community air monitoring project finds South Memphis is regularly exposed to unsafe air pollution
A community air monitoring project in South Memphis found average fine particulate matter levels frequently exceeded EPA standards, posing health risks to residents. The project, led by CEEJH INC and Memphis Community Against Pollution, used PurpleAir monitors after the area lacked government monitoring for over a decade.