San Diego County
Air Pollution
Control District
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***ODOR UPDATE***
The San Diego
County Air Pollution Control District (SDAPCD) continues to document
strong odors impacting South Bay communities and their quality of
life. While compounds associated with these odors may cause adverse
health effects, such as headaches and nausea, preliminary data does
not indicate an immediate threat to life or health. We want to
reassure the public that this is a high priority issue, and we will
continue collaborating with partner agencies. For the latest updates
visit, sdapcd.org/TJRiver.
Current San Diego County Air Quality Conditions
Alpine
Downtown
Escondido
Oceanside
Chula Vista
El Cajon
Kearny Mesa
Otay Mesa
AQI Search
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0-50 Good
51-100 Moderate
101-150 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151-200 Unhealthy
201-300 Very Unhealthy
301-500 Hazardous
0-50 Good
51-100 Moderate
101-150 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
151-200 Unhealthy
201-300 Very Unhealthy
301-500 Hazardous
SDAPCD SPOTLIGHTS
How is Air Quality Monitored in San Diego County?
Curious about how Air Quality is monitored in San Diego County? Learn about the importance of our Monitoring Sites that are scattered across San Diego County and how it helps the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District achieve its commitment of clean air for all.
Long-Term Strategic Plan
We invite all communities, businesses and, organizations within San Diego County to join us in developing a long-term strategic plan to provide direction and identify priorities to best serve the region for the next 3-5 years. Although air quality has greatly improved over the past decades regionwide, we continue working towards federal and state air quality standards and our vision of Clean Air for All.
Click here to learn more about our strategic plan.
Every breath you take outside is linked to the Air Pollution Control District. Our experts work to maintain and constantly improve our air quality. And you can breathe easier knowing it’s the best it has been in the past six decades.
There are many ways we achieve this. We ensure commercial, industrial, transportation and agricultural businesses are permitted and comply with air pollution control laws, and we incentivize cleaner technologies by offering grant funds. We monitor and record air quality using a network of equipment stationed around the county, and alert you to the conditions. Air samples are also tested in the field and labs.
Our field staff inspects both permitted and non-permitted sources of air contaminants and investigates citizen complaints on air quality matters. We also work to help future generations have clean air through long-term regional plans to reduce unhealthful pollution levels and develop air quality rules.
We are here to help you thrive and look forward to serving you.
