Air Quality

ADEQ Expands Hourly Air Quality Forecasts to More Arizona Communities

ADEQ Expands Hourly Air Quality Forecaststo More Arizona Communities — Including Rural Areas:Douglas, Flagstaff, Hayden, Miami, Prescott & Rillito PHOENIX (September 21, 2021) – ADEQ announced today new hourly air quality forecasts for communities in Douglas, Flagstaff, Hayden, Miami, Prescott and Rillito. These forecasts are based on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Quality Index (AQI) and …

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World Car Free Day

Pima County Celebrates Car Free Day by Hosting Mini-Fairs PIMA COUNTY, September 20, 2021–World Car Free Day is this Wednesday, September 22nd, and the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) Clean Air Program will celebrate with two mini-fairs for commuters who use alternate modes of transportation. In the morning, snacks and beverages will be offered …

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PDEQ – Becton, Dickinson and Company Air Quality Permit Process Begins

Becton, Dickinson and Company Air Quality Permit Process Begins Pima County, Arizona, September 17, 2021 – The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) is opening a 90-day public comment period today in order for the public to provide comments on the proposed Becton, Dickinson & Company Air Quality Permit. PDEQ will also host a virtual Open …

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Arizona’s Air Quality Released for Particle Pollution & Ozone

American Lung Association State of the Air Report 2021 for 2017-2019 Ranks Arizona’s Air Quality Improved for Particle Pollution andWorse for Ozone Pollution PHOENIX (April 21, 2021) – The American Lung Association State of the Air 2021 report released today. It shows an improved national air quality ranking for Arizona for particle pollution and a …

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Fireplaces Heat Up As Cool Overnight Temperatures & Holidays Arrive

Fireplaces are heating up with chilly overnight temperatures and the holidays approaching Pima County, Ariz. (December 21, 2020)– Cooler nighttime temperatures and the approaching holiday season mean an increase in fireplace use in many neighborhoods throughout Pima County. During this unusual year dealing with COVID-19 precautions, we may also be celebrating the holidays in a very different …

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SAEMS September 2020 Virtual Meeting–Air Quality in Pima County

Rupesh Patel Air Program Manager forPima County Department of Environmental Quality Rupesh received his graduate degree in Civil Engineering with Management from the University of Sunderland, England in 1997.  Upon graduation, he worked for Parsons Brinkerhoff Ltd. undertaking Phase I and II ground investigations, earthworks and construction quality assessments.  In 2001, he began work as an Environmental …

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PRESS RELEASE | ADEQ continues to invest in dust mitigation projects to reduce blowing dust and improve air quality in Pinal County PHOENIX (September 25, 2020) –Work is underway in Coolidge to reduce dust and improve air quality with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) grant funding to Pinal County Air Quality for road improvements …

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