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Air Quality Control
Program Overview Additional Services Staff Office Hours
Program Overview . . .
Air Quality Control works to protect people and the environment from the effects of pollution. The air in Springfield meets the federal air quality standards, however, the growing number of people
businesses and industry all combine with our climate and topography to create the potential for air pollution problems.
The Air Quality Control staff promote and protect public health by enforcing local ordinances. They work with businesses inside Springfield city limits to control emissions of air contaminants in order to maintain state and federal standards. Emissions may come from large industrial plants or from the corner dry cleaning business.
Additional Services . . .
Air Quality Control staff also performs the following tasks:
- Evaluate emission control measures that may be needed to protect and improve air quality.
- Reveiw new commercial and industrial projects and develop strategies to minimize their air quality impact.
- Evaluate plans and issue permits for any new project that involves installing, altering or operating equipment that either causes or controls air pollution.
- Work with permit applicants to minimize air pollution and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Periodically inspect facilities to ensure compliance with permit requirements.
- Provide training to help business owners understand requirements.
- Investigate nuisance, smoke and odor complaints.
- Conduct inspections of asbestos removal projects.
- Monitor air quality and the pollen count.
Staff . . .
Click on a staff member's name to learn more about them.
Office Hours . . .
The Air Quality Control Office is located at 300 East Central and is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Please call (417) 864-1662 for more information.
To voice a concern or file an air quality complaint, please call the City of Springfield's Service Request Line at (417) 864-1012.
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The Springfield Air Quality staff is dedicated with maintaining and improving our quality
of life as it relates to the environment and specifically the air we breathe.
- Scott Foley,
Environmental Compliance Manager
Positronic Industries, Inc.
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