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Phoenix Air Quality

The City of Phoenix is committed to reducing air pollution and protecting public health. The city implements a wide range of air quality programs to reduce ozone and particulate pollution (dust and smoke).
The City of Phoenix is strongly committed to reducing air pollution and protecting public health. The primary air quality concerns in Phoenix are ozone and particulate pollution (dust and smoke). The city implements a wide range of air quality programs to reduce the amount of these pollutants produced by City operations. The city also has city code that limits some activities conducted across the municipality that produce pollution, such as banning blowing landscape debris into public roadways (PCC 32C-103), restricting vehicle parking and use on unstabilized vacant lots (PCC 36-145 and 36-62), and restricting off-road vehicle use on unpaved surfaces (PCC 23-85.01B1, 24-51, and 36-145A).
The City works in coordination with the Maricopa County Air Quality Department, which is the air quality regulatory authority for the region. See the links below for more information on the City of Phoenix and Maricopa County programs.
Air Quality Resources
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Report an Air Quality Concern
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department relies on residents to assist in regulating air quality within Maricopa County.
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Air Quality Forecasts
Check out the latest forecasts for Phoenix air quality.
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Air Quailty Education
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department runs annual pollution awareness campaigns and offers various reduction programs for the community.
Air Quality Concerns in Phoenix
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Ozone
Discover Phoenix's initiatives to improve air quality and reduce ozone pollution. Learn about programs and strategies to create a healthier environment.
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Particulate Matter (Dust and Smoke)
Learn about Phoenix's air quality initiatives to manage dust and smoke, ensuring a healthier environment for residents and visitors.
Maricopa County Ozone Programs and Campaigns
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Mowing Down Pollution Program
This program provides residents vouchers towards the cost to replace gasoline powered equipment for new electric or battery powered equipment.
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Help Keep Ozone Away, Commit to One Day!
Small actions add up! Make one behavior change each day to help do your part to reduce ozone pollution!
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Care for Clean Air, Be Idle-Free!
Idling for more than 10 secs uses produces more emissions than stopping and restarting your engine. Reduce idling time to help improve air quality!
Maricopa County Particulate Matter Programs and Campaigns
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Fireplace Retofit Program
The Fireplace Retrofit Program reduces pollution from wood burning fireplaces. Eligibility is limited. View county website for more info.
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Propane Fire Pit Program
Residents can receive a voucher to purchase a new propane fire pit, which will eliminate pollution which would otherwise come from burning wood.
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Burn Cleaner, Burn Better!
In Maricopa County, a combination of wood burning and stagnant weather conditions can create poor air quality during the winter season. Help by Burnin