South Coast Air Quality Management (AQMD) is a regulatory agency dedicated to improving air quality in the South Coast Air District, which encompasses Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties in California. With a mission to protect the health of all residents, South Coast AQMD implements practical and innovative strategies to reduce air pollution and its harmful effects. As the first air pollution control program in the nation, South Coast AQMD has been at the forefront of air pollution reduction efforts since 1947.
South Coast AQMD focuses on controlling emissions from stationary sources of air pollution, including power plants, refineries, and various businesses operating under its permits. Additionally, the agency addresses air emissions from consumer products such as paints, varnishes, and solvents. With a population of over 17 million people, the region served by South Coast AQMD faces ongoing challenges in protecting public health and combating air pollution.
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