Thank you for visiting the Linn County Air Quality website. Here you will find information about how air quality may impact your health and what you can do to help keep the air we breathe clean.

News

• Additional Storm Recovery Permitting Guidance posted 8/19/2020
  Refer to the Air Construction Permit Modification Fact Sheet when evaluating whether a permit modification application is necessary to repair storm damage.
• Storm Damage Emergency Generator Permitting posted 8/11/2020
  The Linn County Public Health is providing enforcement discretion on permitting the use of emergency generators following the August 10, 2020 damaging winds.
• Air Quality Stakeholder Updates posted 7/21/2020
  Informational tidbits
• Updated Construction Permit Applications posted 7/09/2020
  New and improved ATI & PTO applications now available.
• 2020 Air Quality Stakeholder Meeting posted 2/14/2020
  Linn County Public Health will host an air quality stakeholder meeting at 10:00 AM on February 18, 2020. See the attached agenda for additional details, including a webinar option for remote participation.
• Large Industrial Users Air Quality Presentation posted 12/06/2019
  The following presentation was made by Linn County Public Health at the 22nd Annual Industrial Users Meeting, December 5, 2019. The event was hosted by the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance.
• Solarize Cedar Rapids & Linn County posted 6/14/2017
  Homeowners in Linn County may take advantage of discounted solar pricing for a limited time.
• Air Quality 2017 Stakeholder Meeting posted 1/23/2017
  Linn County Public Health Air & Water Quality Branch is hosting a stakeholder meeting on February 2nd from 1 pm - 2 pm to discuss FY 2018 air quality fees.
• Compliance Email Address Now Available posted 8/31/2016
  New email address available to submit compliance-related reports.
• Air Quality Improves in Linn County posted 5/02/2016
  May 2nd is the start of Air Quality Awareness Week in 2016. Linn County Public Health (LCPH) is recognizing the positive downward trends in Air Pollution that has been monitored in Linn County. Follow us on Facebook this we as recognize the local v
• New Construction Permit Format and New/Udpated Forms posted 4/01/2016
  New Construction Permit Format, New Start of Construction / Startup Notice, and Updated CP and PTO forms
• Emergency Engine Report Due March 31, 2016 posted 3/28/2016
  Emergency engine annual report due to the EPA by March 31, 2016, if you are the owner or operator of an emergency engine used for: operating for emergency demand response, electrical grid voltage or deviation issues, or local reliability.
• Air Quality Stakeholder Meeting posted 2/04/2016
  The Linn County Public Health Air Quality Branch is hosting a stakeholder meeting today and tomorrow from 1 pm to 2:30 pm at the Linn County Community Services Building.
• EPA Strengthens Ozone Standards to Protect Public Health posted 10/01/2015
  EPA has strengthened the NAAQS for ground-level ozone to 70 ppb from 75 ppb to protect public health.
• Air Construction Permit Training Webinars posted 8/13/2015
  The Iowa DNR Air Quality Bureau recently updated the Air Construction Permit Application forms. The Bureau is planning to hold two training webinars to discuss the updates on the following dates and times:
  • Wednesday, September 2 (9:00 a.m. to 12:0
• New Air Construction Permit Application Forms Now Available posted 8/04/2015
  Linn County has adopted DNR's recently revised construction permit application forms.
• Alliant Energy Announces Settlement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency posted 7/15/2015
  Alliant Energy press release regarding the settlement agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA).
• EPA Settlement with Interstate Power and Light to Reduce Emissions from Iowa Power Plants posted 7/15/2015
  EPA has reached a settlement with Interstate Power and Light (IPL)to reduce emissions from power plants and to fund projects that will benefit the environment and communities.
• Spring Thaw Causes Elevated Particulate Matter Levels posted 3/07/2014
  Linn County Public Health is observing elevated ambient levels of fine particulate matter above the daily air quality health standard of 35 ?g/m3. Levels rose overnight across much of Iowa and then quickly declined early this morning. However, late
• EPA Burn Wise - Wood Smoke and Asthma: Breathe Easier posted 1/10/2014
  During the wintertime, residential wood smoke is a main contributor to fine particle pollution and is responsible for poor air quality days in many areas across the United States. Click on the title above to learn more.