News & Notices

In the current COVID-19 pandemic, news outlets are reporting that air pollution is declining in several major metropolitan areas in the U.S. and in other countries. Following this, Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency has been asked if we are seeing a decline in Spokane’s air pollution. So, are we seeing a decline in air pollution…

Asbestos containing materials may be present in homes of all ages, but it is most commonly found in homes built before 1980. The “popcorn ceiling” product is one of the most recognized forms of asbestos, but many other products may contain asbestos. There are several locations in a home where asbestos might be present. This…

Asbestos – What is it and why should I be concerned? In the United States, 12,000 to 15,000 people die every year from asbestos related diseases. The latency period from exposure to asbestos fibers to disease onset is anywhere from ten to forty years. Asbestos is still present in homes and buildings, therefore it is…

Brownfields: Asbestos, & Vermiculite The City of Spokane Brownfields Program is a program that assists City Departments and qualified private individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to assess and cleanup contaminated sites, or Brownfields. Some of the same assistance for Brownfields is also available to sites that are contaminated with Asbestos and/or Vermiculite (the insulation). Assisting in cleaning…

  EPA has developed a series of educational videos designed to give the public information about air quality, health and lower-cost sensors. The videos are available in English and Spanish and can be used to learn how EPA collects and uses air quality data, how air quality health risks are communicated and how to interpret…

The Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency presented their annual Clean Air Award today to Costco’s northside gasoline station, recognizing their efforts to minimize gasoline vapor loss by investing in the best available air pollution control equipment. The Clean Air Award is presented annually to a company that has consistently demonstrated a commitment to reduce air emissions.…