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It's ozone season in Oklahoma! Become more aware of the air by signing up for Air Quality Health Advisories.
Just a few simple changes to your lifestyle can help you and your family avoid the long-term effects of exposure to particulate matter air pollution.
David Branecky, a long-time Air Quality Council member, and his son, Jeremy, have created a new Oklahoma O3 application that consolidates Oklahoma ozone data from our air quality monitoring sites so you can check the air quality at a site near you from your iPhone or iPad in an instant.
New permit application fees went into effect on March 1, 2012. Minor source fees are in OAC 252:100-7-3 and major source fees are in OAC 252:100-8-1.7.
The next Council meeting will be held on July 18, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Meeting documents will be posted as they become available.
What is air quality?
The amount of pollution in the air from all sources - natural and human - defines the quality of the air we breathe. Air pollution isn't limited to our cities; it can blow into any part of Oklahoma from neighboring states.
Why is it important?
Bad air quality can affect everybody's health. It can have direct effects on the lungs, and it can worsen an existing condition, such as asthma. Some people are more sensitive to air pollution than others. These include young children who are growing rapidly and older adults who have reduced immune systems.
Poor public health also incurs economic costs for society, e.g., increased healthcare costs and loss of working days. And a clean environment makes Oklahoma an attractive place to live, work and play: something we can all be proud of.
What does the Air Quality Division do?
Most importantly, we work to effectively protect the public health in Oklahoma. We do this by:
More information about the Air Quality Division
To reach the main AQD programs use the links on the right or the pulldown menu at the top left on any AQD page.
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Last Updated: May 2, 2012
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