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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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Smoke Advisory in Effect
A smoke advisory is in effect due to a brush fire, named the Canyon Fire, burning in Orange County near the border of Riverside County, south of the 91 Freeway and west of Green River Road. More Info
William A. Burke, Ed.D. Reappointed to an Unprecedented 8th Term to the SCAQMD Governing Board
William A. Burke, Ed.D., has been reappointed to an unprecedented eighth term on the SCAQMD’s Governing Board by Speaker of the Assembly Anthony Rendon.
Conference Registration is Closed
“Making Sense of Sensors” Conference will be held Sept. 27-28 at SCAQMD offices, and attendees will hear the latest information on air quality sensors.
Special Air Monitoring in Compton
SCAQMD has launched an initiative to assess levels of hexavalent chromium near metal-processing facilities in the Compton area.
Residential Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program
SCAQMD is offering a year-round electric lawn mower rebate program. After-purchase rebates range from $150-$250 depending on the base price of the new mower. The program application is available now.
Updates on the Torrance Refinery
Updates on Ongoing Air Pollution Investigation in Paramount
Informational conference calls will be held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
Air Quality Sensor Performance Evaluation Center (AQ-SPEC)
Learn more about the nation’s first comprehensive evaluation center to test commercially-available low-cost air quality sensors.
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
William A. Burke, Ed.D., a leader in environmental justice and other air quality programs, has been reappointed to an unprecedented eighth term on the SCAQMD’s Governing Board by Speaker of the ...Read More
Sep 19, 2017 1:07 PM
The SCAQMD’s independent Hearing Board approved issuance of a stipulated Order for Abatement requiring Lubeco Inc. – a metal-finishing facility in north Long Beach – to reduce its em ...Read More
Aug 24, 2017 4:41 PM
Gov. Jerry Brown this week signed legislation that will give air districts across the state an important new tool to curtail emissions from a facility when it is alleged to endanger public health.< ...Read More
Aug 09, 2017 9:22 AM
In a groundbreaking study scientists at SCAQMD and USC have found that widespread installation of certain “cool roof” materials in the region could slightly increase ozone and fine ...Read More
Aug 08, 2017 10:01 AM
The independent SCAQMD Hearing Board has issued a Stipulated Order of Abatement to Carlton Forge Works in Paramount requiring them to pursue actions to further reduce the potential for odors from the ...Read More
Aug 01, 2017 10:18 AM
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has filed a petition for an administrative order requiring Lubeco Inc. – a metal-finishing facility in north Long Beach – to reduce its emis ...Read More
Jul 26, 2017 12:26 PM
The South Coast Air Quality Management District approved measures today to improve public health and safety near South Bay oil refineries by strengthening an existing rule to reduce flaring emissions ...Read More
Jul 07, 2017 2:30 PM
The South Coast Air Quality Management District today filed a petition for an administrative order requiring Carlton Forge Works in Paramount to reduce its persistent odors impacting the community. ...Read More
Jun 13, 2017 4:03 PM
The South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Governing Board today approved $8.8 million to purchase 33 battery electric, zero emission buses and charging infrastructure for 16 school distr ...Read More
Jun 02, 2017 1:01 PM
Air quality officials will begin special air monitoring in the Compton area in the coming weeks to assess levels of the toxic compound hexavalent chromium near several metal-processing facilities in t ...Read More
May 05, 2017 1:29 PM
Starting on Earth Day, April 22, Southland residents can register to save up to $250 on a new cordless-electric lawn mower through the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s Lawn Mower Re ...Read More
Apr 20, 2017 4:11 PM
SCAQMD officials today announced a far-reaching initiative to expand its ongoing regulation of toxic air pollution by assessing toxic emissions associated with hundreds of metal-processing facilities ...Read More
Apr 11, 2017 8:45 AM
John J. Benoit Tribute In Memory of SCAQMD Governing Board member John J. Benoit
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