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Please submit this Complaint Form for concerns about air quality, solid and hazardous waste, drinking water, septic systems, retail food safety, public facility safety and sanitation, and more. 

Click here for Air Quality Advisories, Forecasts, and Alerts

Air quality services provided by the Health Department: 

  • Issue burn permits
  • Maintain ambient air monitoring for carbon monoxide, ozone, particulates-PM10 and PM 2.5
  • Inspect stationary sources permitted through APCD
  • Conduct CFC compliance inspections
  • Investigate air quality complaints   

Please Note:

  • The Larimer County Department of Health & Environment does not inspect, test, or enforce indoor air quality (including mold and radon) or living condition concerns in rental or privately-owned properties. If you're renting in Fort Collins and have concerns about your indoor environment or living conditions, visit the City of Fort Collins website for more information.
  • The Health Department is not directly involved with the Mobile Emissions Program, which deals with car emissions and transportation-related issues.

For businesses that might need air quality permits, visit the State Department of Public Health Small Business Assistance Program.

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ACTIONIMPACTUPDATE (November 2024)
1. Launch Commercial Electrification of Lawn Equipment pilot. Decrease emissions from nonpoint sources that are known to contribute to ground-level ozone. The pilot was launched in September 2024, offering up to $6,000 grants to commercial landscaping businesses to switch to electric lawn equipment. This program is currently closed to new applicants. 
2. Ensure oil and gas operators submit Financial Assurance Plans and engage operators on plugging and abandoning low-producing wells.Reduction in hydrocarbon emissions including VOCs and methane from low producing wells.Being led by Larimer County Planning through their consultant. These meetings are occurring and the county has identified ~100 low producing wells that are subject to these rules. 
3. Locate a new regulatory monitoring site, based on results of temporary ozone monitors placed in west Loveland, Livermore, and Bellvue.Additional data that contributes to air quality planning and regulatory activities in our region.Two sites were identified in 2022 and 2023. The Timnath site is built and up and running, and collecting data. The Loveland site is near completion and is planned to be up and running in the summer of 2025. 
4. Purchase and use of an infrared optical gas imaging (IR) camera to Air Quality inspection program.Reduction in hydrocarbon emissions including VOCs and methane from stationary sources of pollution.The camera was purchased and LCDHE staff have been trained to use the camera. The camera is being used during routine and complaint inspections. 
5. Produce a short film to educate the community about air quality issues in Larimer County. Raise awareness of air quality issues and the impact of ground-level ozone in Larimer County.The video is available to be viewed here. Educational social media graphics and captions can be found here. 

The Regional Air Quality Council has launched the Mow Down Pollution Exchange Program for commercial landscape businesses to reduce ground-level ozone and enhance air quality. Vouchers are available to organizations interested in recycling their gas-powered lawn equipment and replacing it with rechargeable or corded electric-powered alternatives. 

The program was created to encourage adoption of zero-emission lawn and garden equipment by helping local small businesses using outdoor power equipment across Denver Metro/North Front Range. Please note, this commercial program is only available through participating Ace Hardware stores.

Thanks to a law that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, Coloradans can save money and cut air pollution at the same time by enjoying a 30% discount on electric lawn mowers, leaf blowers, trimmers and snow blowers at participating retailers statewide. 

Learn more about programs and the retailers offering a 30% discount on electric lawn equipment, visit COPIRG.ORG


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Department of Health and Environment - Environmental Health
970-498-6775