Protecting air quality is critical to public and environmental health. Air pollution causes lung disease and decreases lung function in children. It also worsens and increases the risk of dying from heart and lung disease and is associated with cancer. Air pollution also affects the environment by harming soil, water, crops, forests, wildlife and visibility.

The main sources of air pollution in Washington are motor vehicles (over 50%) and smoke from outdoor burning and wood stoves.

EMISSION TESTING

Frequently Asked Questions | Out-of-Area Form | Station Info | Emission Test Fee | Test Tips | Vehicle Years That Need Tests in 2008 | Renew Your Tabs On-Line | Which Areas Require an Emission Test | Car Care Tips to Reduce Pollution and Save You Money

AIR MONITORING DATA

Washington Air Quality Advisory (WAQA) | AIRNow | Real-Time Air Monitoring Data | National Air Toxics Data Exposure Limits

BURNING - AGRICULTURAL

Daily Burn Decision | Agricultural Burning Permits | Agricultural Burning Research/Task Force | Blue Card Post-Burn Report Form | Agricultural Burning Publications | Department of Natural Resources Fire Site | Wood Processor List | Join Daily Burn List Server

BURNING - OUTDOOR/RESIDENTIAL

What To Do Instead of Burning | Outdoor Burning Permits | Burn Barrel Info

WOODS STOVES/FIREPLACES

Is There a Burn Ban in Your Area? | Wood Stove/Fireplace Info | Wood Smoke Work Group | Outdoor Wood Boiler Information | Join Daily Health Burn Ban List Server

AIR QUALITY PERMITS

Air Quality Permits | Air Operating Permits | Toxic Air Pollutants Regulatory and Technical Information (New Source Review) | Notice of Construction Permit | (PSD) Permits | How to Apply for A Notice of Construction | Operating Permits Register | General Orders of Approval/Applications | Tier II Information

AIR EMISSIONS INVENTORY

General Information and Emissions Summaries l Large Business Emissions Inventory Assistance | Source Test Manual

AIR POLLUTION AND HEALTH

American Lung Association News Release | American Lung Association Web Site l 2008 American Lung Association State of the Air Report

CLEAN AIR ACTS

Federal Clean Air Act | State Clean Air Act

AIR QUALITY RULES AND REGULATIONS

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS

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