Boulder County Public Health Air Quality Program
Boulder County Public Health (BCPH) staff use an integrated pollution
prevention strategy in working with businesses. Air quality and pollution
prevention staff helps businesses save money and reduce environmental
impacts. Staff assists with permitting requirements, inspects air pollution
sources, enforces air regulations, and provides information to and responds
to the public on a variety of air quality issues. BCPH operates and maintains an air quality-monitoring network in the
cities of Boulder and Longmont, and near Eldorado Springs. The network
monitors ozone, particles, and carbon monoxide. BCPH also funds and coordinates the Boulder County
Clean Air Consortium, which includes members from the private and public
sectors working to improve air quality in Boulder County. Through the award-winning Partners for
a Clean Environment (PACE) program,
staff works with large manufacturers and small businesses to prevent
pollution before it is released. Through this voluntary program –
conducted in partnership with municipal governments and business –
partners receive technical assistance and recognition for environmental
achievement. In one year, PACE partners reduced air emissions (volatile
organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants) by 28 tons.
The department provides consultation regarding indoor air quality to
residents, businesses, and schools. Indoor air quality assistance focuses
on testing for and mitigating radon, resolving mold problem, handling
asbestos, correcting ventilation issues, and identifying and cleaning up
methamphetamine labs.
Working with county employees, staff promotes walk/bike-to-work events,
telecommuting/teleworking, Ecopass mass transit passes, and flexible work
schedules to reduce emissions from employee travel.
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