Air Quality 
The Maricopa County area meets health-based standards for all
air pollutants except particulates (dust). Particulate
(dust) pollution continues to be a major problem, and the City
of Mesa has taken a leadership position to reduce particulate
pollution. Our program includes efforts to identify and
enforce control measures at sites that contribute to this
problem. Read more information on the
Particulate Matter (Dust) and ways that you can help.
Carbon monoxide continues to be a concern in the cooler
months. Read more information on
Carbon Monoxide and ways that you can help ensure that
Maricopa County continues to meet the health-based standard for
carbon monoxide.
Ozone continues to be a concern in the warmer months.
For more information on
Ozone
and ways that you can help ensure that Maricopa County continues
to meet the health-based standard for ozone.
If you have an environmental complaint or concern, please
call or email. Use our convenient online
form or call (480)
644-3599.
Fireplaces,
Fire Pits, and Chimineas During the Holidays
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What is a No Burn Day? When air pollution levels are on the
rise and weather conditions create dry, stagnant air, the
Maricopa County Air Quality Department will issue a "No Burn
Day." Restrictions last for a 24-hour period, starting at
midnight, and include a ban on woodburning activity including
fireplaces, fire pits or open outdoor fires.
The purpose of the No Burn Day restriction is to avoid adding
pollution to our air when the forecast suggests air quality will
approach or exceed the federal health standard. Learn more at
Fireplaces and Winter Air and
Residential Wood-Burning Q&A.
Maricopa County No
Burn Day Information and Resources
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Log onto
www.CleanAirMakeMore.com to find out if today is a No Burn
Day.
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Sign up to receive email
alerts or text messages when a No Burn Day is issued at
www.CleanAirMakeMore.com and click "Make the Commitment."
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Download the
Clean Air Make
More Desktop Widget (like the one to the right) which
automatically updates with the current air quality forecast
and restrictions.
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Not by a computer? Call the
Maricopa County Burn Line at (602) 506-6400 for a recorded
message in English and Spanish.
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