NORTHERN NEVADA Public Health Serving Reno, Sparks & Washoe County
Air Quality Management Division (AQM)
What we do
The Air Quality Management Division (AQMD) implements clean air solutions that protect the quality of life for the citizens of Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through community partnerships along with programs and services such as air monitoring, permitting and compliance, planning, and public education.
Contacts
Air Quality Management (AQM) (775) 784-7200
24-Hour Air Quality Index Info (775) 785-4110
(no payments will be accepted after 4pm at the EHS office)
1001 East Ninth Street, Building B, 2nd Floor, Reno, NV 89512
Open: Monday–Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.*
(no payments will be accepted after 4pm at the EHS office)
Closed: 8-10am the fourth Thursday of every month.**
*Permits requiring monetary transactions must be completed by 4:00 p.m., including plan submittals.
**Exception is November and December (closed 8-10am the third Thursday)
Programs and Services
Ambient Air Monitoring
AQMD is required by federal and state law to monitor ambient air quality data in Washoe County for pollutants deemed harmful by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Data is monitored and collected to determine compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
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Permitting and Compliance
In coordination with the Air Pollution Control Hearing Board, AQMD is required by federal law to permit and inspect stationary sources of air pollution for compliance with federal and local air quality regulations. Regulating the amounts and types of air pollutants from stationary sources allows Washoe County to comply with the NAAQS and protect public health and the environment. Periodic inspections and public complaint investigations verifies compliance with permit conditions and air quality regulations for permitted and non-permitted sources
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Planning
Developing and maintaining an air pollution control program that reduces air pollution or maintains clean air quality is required by federal and state statute. Planning prepares state implementation plans and emission inventories, develops local emission management regulations and programs, review ambient air quality trends, reduce mobile source emissions by promoting alternative fuel vehicles and other modes of transportation, and researches solutions to air pollution.
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Public Education
AQMD's award winning Keep It Clean public education program is used to empower the public to make decisions that can improve their community, their health, and environment. Every day is an opportunity to keep our air clean. Whether it is by idling your car less, not burning wood during inversions, or conserving energy, we can all do something to help Keep It Clean.
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Featured Resources
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Our Current Air Quality
Standard Recommendations for Burial of Domestic Pets and Animals
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2013-2022 Washoe County, NV Air Quality Trends Report
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AQM Forms and Applications
Stationary Source Forms and Applications
- Application for a Minor Source Authority to Construct / Permit to Operate
- Fuel Burning Equipment Application
- Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Application (For single ICE only)
- Application for Change of Ownership
- Change of Contact Information
- Declaration of Responsible Official
- Process Flow Diagram Example
- Minor Source PTE/Emissions Inventory Spreadsheet
- MACT 6H Compliance Notification
Control Device Worksheets
Emission Unit Worksheets
- Asphalt Plant Worksheet
- Boiler Worksheet
- Concrete Plant Worksheet
- Cooling Tower Worksheet
- Drilling / Blasting Worksheet
- Gasoline Dispensing Facility (GDF) Worksheet
- Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Worksheet
- PERC Dry Cleaners Worksheet
- Petroleum Dry Cleaners Worksheet
- Petroleum Storage Tank Worksheet
- Printing Worksheet
- Surface Coating Worksheet
- Woodworking Worksheet
Non-Metallic Mineral Processing (Crushing/Screening) Forms and Applications
- Application for Mineral Processing
- Non-Metallic Mineral Processing Emissions Calculations Spreadsheet
- Example Mineral Processing Flow Diagram
- Mapping Instructions
- Move Notification for Portable Equipment
- Title V General Permit ApplicationContact the AQMD if you think you need this application
- Stationary Source Forms and Applications
- Application for Authority to Construct/Modify and/or Permit to Operate for Part 70 Subject Sources
Asbestos Program
Dust Control Program
Wood Burning Device Program
Prescribed Burn
Air Quality Document Drop Box
Residents and business owners looking for a convenient option to submit important air quality documentation can take advantage of a new, secure drop box.
Need to make a payment?
- Make an Air Quality Payment: One Accela Citizen Access Portal
- Instruction Sheet: One Accela Citizen Access Portal System
- Air Quality Management Fees
- Issues accessing your One Accela Citizen Access account? Please contact Washoe 311.
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The Air Quality Management Division (AQMD) implements clean air solutions that protect the quality of life for the citizens of Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through community partnerships along with programs and services such as air monitoring, permitting and compliance, planning, and public education.
Last modified on 11/14/2023
Last modified on 11/14/2023