The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a dust High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Thursday, April 12, 2018, for coarse particulate matter (PM10) in Maricopa County. This HPA is due to particle pollutant levels expected to accumulate enough to exceed the federal health standard for PM10.
Maricopa County
It is that time again when weeds become a major nuisance in Maricopa County.
Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) encourages property owners to be aware of the potential health impacts caused by dust from weed removal.
A permit from MCAQD is required when removing weeds by mechanized equipment (discing, blading or scraping) if this activity disturbs more than 1/10 of an acre. If the weeds are removed with a mower, weed eater or hand tool, a permit is not required.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a PM-10 Health Watch for Maricopa County, effective Friday, February 9, 2018. This health watch is due to pollution levels expected to approach the federal health standard.
This health watch includes the following restrictions:
Open burning and wood burning fireplace activity is restricted in Maricopa County. This includes individuals and businesses which have burn permits for open burning.
Please take action during the health watch by following the tips below:
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has extended Thursday's PM-10 Health Watch for Maricopa County through Friday, February 2, 2018. This health watch is due to pollution levels expected to approach the federal health standard.
This health watch includes the following restrictions:
Open burning and wood burning fireplace activity is restricted in Maricopa County. This includes individuals and businesses which have burn permits for open burning.
Please take action during the health watch by following the tips below:
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a dust High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, for coarse particulate matter (PM10) in Maricopa County. This HPA is due to particle pollutant levels expected to accumulate enough to exceed the federal health standard for PM10.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a dust High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Thursday, November 30, 2017, for coarse particulate matter (PM-10) in Maricopa County. This HPA is due to particle pollutant levels expected to accumulate enough to exceed the federal health standard for PM-10.
|
Public Health officials in Pinal and Maricopa Counties today said the Arizona Department of Health Services State Public Health Laboratory has confirmed at least two cases of rabies from animals near the Superstition Mountains.
|
On Wednesday, November 8, emergency sirens will sound briefly around the Palo Verde nuclear plant but there's no cause for alarm. Palo Verde Generating Station, in cooperation with local and State agencies, is conducting federal-required testing. 58 outdoor warning sirens located within the 10-mile emergency planning zone of the nuclear generating station will be tested during the lunch hour.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a PM-10 Health Watch for Maricopa County, effective Thursday, September 21, 2017. This health watch is due to pollution levels expected to approach the federal health standard.
This health watch includes the following restrictions:
Open burning and wood burning fireplace activity is restricted in Maricopa County. This includes individuals and businesses which have burn permits for open burning.
Please take action during the health watch by following the tips below:
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing an ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County, effective Thursday, August 31, 2017. This HPA is due to ozone levels expected to accumulate enough to exceed the federal health standard for ozone.
Pages
