Environmental Quality

Air Program

The Air Program is comprised of multiple sections which address different issues regarding air quality.

Air Quality Monitoring Current Air Quality Air Monitoring Air Quality Advisories Air Quality Forecasting & Maps Stationary Source Permitting Air Quality Permits Air Quality Permit Public Notices Activity Permits Fugitive Dust Asbestos NESHAP Open Burning Clean Air Program Clean Air Program

Education and Outreach Healthy Air "Cut Down Pollution" Lawn & Garden Equipment Retirement Program Information, Education, Public Outreach Community Events and Activities "Drive Less Pledge" for Healthy Air Wildfire Smoke and Your Health   Contrails in the Sky "Desert Dwellers Know" Project Ground-level Ozone Information Trees and Air Quality Vehicle Idle Reduction Tire Inflation Education Program Use The Loop for Your Commute Ethylene Oxide (EtO)

Water Program

The Water Program is comprised of multiple sections which address different issues regarding wastewater, drinking water, stormwater and well monitoring at TIAA Superfund Site.

Wastewater Onsite Wastewater Treatment Facilities Sewage Collection Systems Subdivision Sanitary Facilities Gray Water Reuse Drinking Water Public Water System Plan Review Program Operations, Maintenance, Monitoring, Reporting Lead and Health Concerns

Aquatic Facilities Public and Semipublic Aquatic Facilities Stormwater Stormwater Management Program Residential Water Use Guidance TIAA Superfund Site Private Well Monitoring Program

Waste & Recycling 

The Waste Program is comprised of multiple sections that include:

• Landfills
• Waste Tire Disposal
• Waste Reduction (Recycling)
• Hazardous Waste Generators
• Solid and Liquid Waste Haulers
• Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Options 
• Illegal Dumping Surveillance, Complaint Response and Enforcement

Code Compliance

The Code Compliance Program is administered by the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) for the Pima County Development Services Department (DSD). PDEQ Code inspectors investigate reported code complaints and assist property owners in correcting any violations and maintaining their property in compliance with the Zoning, Building and Environmental codes.

Information, Education, and Outreach

The Information, Education, and Public Outreach Program is comprised of multiple sections providing various outreach services to the public including:

Air Quality Advisory  Benefits of Driving Less  Buffelgrass  Business Compliance with Air, Water, Waste Regulations Clean Air Program Activities  Community Events  Contrails in the Sky Current Air Quality "Desert Dwellers Know" Project Environmental Activities for Kids  Environmental Justice

Little Green Riding Hood Public Records Requests Public Service Announcements Reports, Brochures, Posters and Publications Rules and Regulations Speakers and Presentations on Air & Water Quality Stormwater Information Teacher Resources Upcoming Events or Meetings "Use The Loop for Your Commute" Campaign Vehicle Idle Reduction Wildfire Smoke and Your Health

Environmental Complaints

Air, Waste, Water Complaints

PDEQ strives to identify and respond to environmental concerns in Pima County. PDEQ has regulatory authority over certain environmental issues, please read information regarding Environmental Complaints prior to submitting a complaint by phone (call) (520) 724-7400 and ask to speak to a Complaint Coordinator) or through the online Environmental Complaint Form.

Code Complaints

The Code Compliance Program is administered by the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) for the Pima County Development Services Department (DSD). PDEQ Code inspectors investigate reported code complaints and assist property owners in correcting any violations and maintaining their property in compliance with the Zoning, Building and Environmental codes.

Buffelgrass Complaints

PDEQ, in coordination with other state and local agencies, is committed to addressing the serious threat posed by the spread of buffelgrass in the Sonoran Desert. The Pima County Board of Supervisors has recently adopted an ordinance to facilitate this effort. Please read the provided buffelgrass information prior to submitting a complaint by phone (call (520) 724-7400 and ask to speak to a Complaint Coordinator) or through the online Buffelgrass Complaint Form.

Mold Complaints

PDEQ does not have the authority to investigate or address mold concerns inside residences or businesses in Pima County. It is the property owner’s responsibility to determine if mold is present and if so, to properly remediate it. There are many mold remediation businesses you can hire to determine if mold is present in your home and to clean up the mold, if you are unable to do it yourself.

In addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has information and resources on their website that might be helpful, including ways to prevent and control mold, guidelines for cleaning up mold, and general information on mold and other indoor air quality topics.

Kids Corner

• Airville
• EcoKids
• Eco Kids Corner
• Little Green Riding Hood
• Youth Group Presentations  

Pima County Department of Environmental Quality Fees

Air

• Stationary Source Permit Fee Schedule
• Fugitive Dust Activity Permit Fee Schedule
• Asbestos NESHAP Activity Permit Fee Schedule
• Open Burning Activity Permit Fee Schedule

Water

• Water, Sewer, Subdivision Review Fees
• Onsite Wastewater Treatment Facilities Review Fees

Waste

• Fee Schedule Ordinance for Landfills and Transfer Stations - Including Waste Tire Collection
  
• Fee Schedule Clarification Ordinance for Landfills and Transfer Stations
• Ajo Landfill - Clarification of Fee Schedule for Residential Vehicles