Air Quality

This data is reported directly from the WA Department of Ecology's website. Please visit the Department of Ecology's website here for current information.

Kennewick PM10 (Dust) & PM2.5 (Smoke)

• The dominant pollutant will be displayed on the gauge.

• Our Ozone monitoring season has now concluded. We will resume the program in spring 2024.

Quick Links

NEW WEBSITE in 2024

Our new website will be available Summer of 2024. If you are currently experiencing any issues, please call 509-783-1304 for assistance.

Woodstove Recycle Program - Recycle your Uncertified woodstove and receive $400.

The BCAA has funding in place to help Benton County resident’s with the replacement of older solid fuel burning devices if you qualify. Only two stoves may be recycled per residence. You can find the forms to your right under Services.

The Benton Clean Air Agency will be holding a regular board meeting on Thursday, April 25nd, 2024 at 5:00pm. Click this link to attend the Zoom meeting or enter the ID: 851 6974 3073 and password:150678

Agenda

Washington Smoke Information - County, state, and federal agencies provide information for Washington communities affected by smoke from wildland fires (includes links in Spanish)

Statewide Air Monitoring Network - Ecology’s monitors, the color codes indicate the air quality at each monitor. Please note that some of the monitors will not reflect the level of smoke/PM2.5 because they measure another pollutant. PM2.5 can be selected at the top.

Ecology’s Webpage on Outdoor or Windblown Dust -provides information on sources, health effects, and how to protect yourself from windblown dust

Understanding Burn Bans - A video that explains the different types of burn bans and why they are important

Services

NEW UPDATE

All forms and applications are currently processing updates, should you experience any errors or issues, please call 509-783-1304 for assistance.