Contractors,
Subcontractors, and Developers are required to control airborne
dust. The visibility limiting standard allows for only 20% opacity
in plumes of dust.
Provides general information
about dust control issues: what Particulate Matter (PM) pollution is
and how it affects us, causes of PM, what the rules and regulations
are, and suggested control methods to reduce airborne dust. You may
also obtain a hard copy of this brochure from PDEQ.
Dust
Control Methods for Construction Activity reference sheet. EnglishSpanish
Refer to this information for
suggested dust control methods that may be used to control fugitive
dust from a variety of sources with construction activity. Laminated
version for durable field use is available at PDEQ.
Dirt on Dust - The PDEQ newsletter for the construction
industry about airborne particulate (dust) issues
Find out what Dust Inspectors look for when assessing your
work sites. This checklist assures that data is gathered and
presented objectively and consistently from one assessment
to another, regardless of a difference in inspectors, companies,
or work sites.
Find out about different types of dust suppressants, when
to use them, and who to purchase them through. This document
is provided by the US Department of Agriculture.
Free presentations are available.
Call 740-3345 or click karen.wilhelmsen@deq.pima.gov to
request a free presentation about dust control and landscaping
activity at your company.
For Dust Complaints in Pima County
Call: (520) 740-3340
8am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Ask For the Complaint Coordinator
After Hours: Leave a Voice Mail Message
or Use Our: Online
Complaint Form
