Emissions Reduction Strategies

The Air Quality Division is committed to ensuring the air our community residents breathe
remains clean and healthy as well as improving the quality of life in Pinellas County. The
Division is responsible for developing community strategies to reduce air emissions
associated with household and industrial activities. Non-regulatory assistance is available
for the reduction of hazardous and toxic materials used in everyday activities.

Air Quality Division programs focus on environmental protection utilizing various pollution
prevention strategies to promote economic vitality and growth for a healthy community and
business environment. Effective pollution prevention strategies can include raw material
conservation, process and equipment changes, and chemical use alternatives.