Grants to Replace Aging Diesel Engines (GRADE) is an air quality improvement program designed to reduce oxides of nitrogen (NOx).

Mecklenburg County Air Quality administers the Mecklenburg County Air Pollution Control Ordinance as well as state and federal regulatory programs to limit and minimize criteria and toxic air pollutants from industrial sources. 

Breathing Room is a plan to ensure local air quality continues to improve by promoting new fleet electrification and transportation choice initiatives. 

Asbestos is the common name for a group of naturally occurring minerals that separate into strong fibers with exceptional thermal and electrical insulating properties.

Sensors may help residents better-understand air quality in areas that lack a comprehensive regulatory monitoring network.

Provides air quality outreach and education to residents, businesses and schools throughout the Charlotte Region. 

There are several things YOU can do to improve our air quality!  

Mowing your lawn for one hour with a gasoline-powered mower generates the same amount of pollution as driving your car for four hours!

Reduced energy consumption means reduced air pollution from fossil fuel electricity production.

Indoor air quality is very important, as we spend as much as 90% of our time indoors, primarily in our homes, businesses, and schools.