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SCAQMD is the air pollution control agency for all of Orange County and the urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, among the smoggiest regions of the U.S. We are committed to protecting the health of residents, while remaining sensitive to businesses.
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Air Quality Index
Environmental Justice For All
On Feb. 27 a conference will be held to discuss how Govt. agencies can collaborate with local stakeholders
MATES- IV Study Released
The Draft Multiple Air Toxics Exposure Study-IV is now available
Socioeconomic Assessment Review
Final report on SCAQMD Socioeconomic Assessment now available.
CPV Sentinel Monitoring
Access to data from the CPV Sentinel monitor located downwind of the power plant.
Updates on Exide
The latest regulatory updates for the Exide secondary lead smelting facility in Vernon.
Wood Burning Devices Change-Out
SCAQMD is offering an incentive to replace wood burning devices with a cleaner burning alternative.
Rule 1148.2
Electronic Reporting, Notification, and Public Access Portal
Online Payment
Pay your SCAQMD invoices online using your credit card or E-Check.
Air Quality Complaints
Report air quality complaints online.
Compliance assistance, training and financial encouragement, and less-polluting technology, products and equipment
Partnerships, research and funding to expedite cleaner technologies and clean-burning fuels
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) announced the launch of its annual “Check Before You Burn” pro ...Read More
Oct 30, 2014 2:05 PM
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) will host its 26th Annual Clean Air Awards on Friday, Oct. 3. ...Read More
Oct 03, 2014 8:43 AM
A major study by Southland air quality officials has found that reductions in toxic emissions have cut residents’ cancer risk from air pollution on average by more than 50 percent since 2005. ...Read More
Oct 02, 2014 9:37 AM
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an odor advisory today for the Coachella Valley due to elevated levels of a gas that smells like rotten eggs. ...Read More
Sep 26, 2014 1:26 PM
Rolling Hills Estates Mayor Judy Mitchell has been reappointed to a second four-year term on the South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board. ...Read More
Sep 26, 2014 12:04 PM
Results of air monitoring conducted by the South Coast Air Quality Management District Tuesday during the wharf fire in Wilmington at the Port of Los Angeles show air quality levels have improved. ...Read More
Sep 24, 2014 9:09 AM
Southland air quality officials have obtained a court order prohibiting Ridgeline Energy Services (USA) Inc. from removing potentially toxic sludge from storage tanks at its Santa Fe Springs facility. ...Read More
Sep 16, 2014 12:11 PM
The South Coast Air Quality Management District today filed an amended complaint in its existing civil enforcement lawsuit against Exide Technologies for dozens of alleged violations involving excess ...Read More
Aug 07, 2014 10:30 AM
El Nino, Drought Could Affect This Year’s Smog Levels ...Read More
Jul 24, 2014 5:14 PM
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has approved funding for the nation’s first comprehensive evaluation center to test commercially available, low-cost air quality sensors. ...Read More
Jul 23, 2014 3:44 PM
The Hearing Board of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) today unanimously approved two orders for abatement requiring Exide Technologies to make substantial improvements to its a ...Read More
Jul 10, 2014 4:42 PM
May 30, 2014 - To better assess any potential emission impacts from the CPV Sentinel power plant to the Desert Hot Springs area, the South Coast Air Quality Management District has i ...Read More
May 30, 2014 11:45 AM
No Burn Days With Kohle Kohle has suffered from asthma since she was a baby, and on smoky days she has to be extra careful about her health. She tells her story and shares the importance of checking for Air Quality Alerts
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