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Our annual data report shows Oklahoma met all the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants in 2015. The report charts data from 25 monitors across the state and includes analysis of each criteria pollutant.
Introducing e-pemitting for air quality permits! Choose a morning or afternoon training session on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Call Twylah to reserve your seat. (405) 702-4188.
The final half-day emissions inventory workshop is scheduled for February 2 at the OU-Tulsa Schusterman Center.
The January Air Quality Advisory Council meeting was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Oklahoma City. The post-meeting agenda is now available.
Governor Mary Fallin has recommended all 77 Oklahoma counties be designated attainment/unclassifiable for the 2015 revision to the primary and secondary ozone standards based on our 2013 through 2015 air monitoring data.
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.
Last Updated: January 23, 2017
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