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Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Mar 19 01:55AM

No Open Burning Allowed Until Further Notice
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No Open Burning Allowed Until Further Notice

Due to gusty winds and elevated fire conditions across Iowa, no open burning will be allowed in Polk County until further notice. As always, please check the Can I Burn Today page on our website for updates.

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3/2/2024

Polk County Air Quality New Online Permit Portal Is Live
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Polk County Air Quality New Online Permit Portal Is Live

Polk County Air Quality has launched a new online permit portal called EZ Air Permits Portal (EZAPP). With this portal you will be able to submit applications and documentation for Construction Permits, Annual Operating Permits, Burn Permits and Training Fire Permits. You may find a link for the portal on our website https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/public-works/air-quality/

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8/24/2023

Polk County Project Viewing Map
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Polk County Project Viewing Map

Check out our new Project Viewing Map. It will contain updated information on Air Quality Title V and Construction Permits being issued in Polk County. Follow the "more info" link to see the details of the project and leave public comments.

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4/25/2023

No Open Burning Today 2.29.24
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No Open Burning Today 2.29.24

Extreme Fire Weather Conditions Today - Southwest winds will return and increase in the today with warm temperatures returning. Dry conditions remain with relative humidity values dropping to the teens and lower 20s for much of the state. Sustained winds near 25 mph with gusts reaching 35 to 40 mph at times will result in extreme fire weather conditions across the northwest half of the state.

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2/29/2024

No Open Burning Allowed Today 2.26.24
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No Open Burning Allowed Today 2.26.24

Record-breaking warmth will combine with winds out of the southwest gusting to 30-35 mph at times, antecedent dry conditions, and relative humidity dropping under 25 percent through much of central Iowa. This will result in extreme fire weather conditions across much of the state

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2/26/2024

Air Quality News
Stakeholder Meeting Scheduled for January 9th, 2024

The stakeholder meetings for the local program's air quality division FY25 budget planning will be held at 5885 NE 14th Street, Des Moines on January 9th, 2024 at 9 a.m. Due to inclement weather, a virtual meeting option will also be available over Webex at 9 a.m. RSVP for in-person meeting or to receive link to Webex meeting send RSVP to: airquality@polkcountyiowa.gov

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1/8/2024