MCAQ Continues an Electronic Service Model
Mecklenburg County Air Quality (MCAQ) has transitioned to fully electronic services until further
notice. The resources below are available so customers can conduct business with us electronically or over the phone:
If you are unsure how to proceed, please call 704-336-5430.
Air Quality Volunteer Projects Now Available
Help reduce mobile source emissions in the region by taking on a volunteer project. Organize either a Carpool Event or an Idle Free Zone at your workplace, school, or place of worship! We have created complete toolkits with all the instructions on starting the projects!
Analysis of Air Quality Changes During the Local Stay at Home Order
From March 26, 2020 - April 29, 2020 Mecklenburg County was under a local Stay at Home Order. During this time period, interstate (I-77 & I-277) vehicle traffic decreased by approximately 40%. Mecklenburg County Air Quality analyzed ambient air quality data collected during that time period to determine if air pollution concentrations also decreased. Results of the analysis are as follows:
Concentrations of fine particulate matter, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and ozone were all lower than average.
Near-road monitoring stations measured greater decreases in fine particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide than area-wide monitoring stations.
Ozone concentrations were lower than what would have been expected based on the meteorological conditions during this time period.
Learn more about Mecklenburg County's Air Quality Monitoring Program and view local data.
NEW Video About MCAQ - Your Local Air Quality Resources
Get to know Mecklenburg County Air Quality in our new video! You'll see some of the ways MCAQ serves the region as a local air quality resource. You can also explore our:
County services are operating at a limited capacity. Questions about COVID-19? Call Public Health Hotline: 980-314-9400