A: The air is often smoky because of several factors: smoke from wood stove and fireplaces, agricultural burning, residential outdoor burning and pollution transported from Sacramento and the Bay Area. Some years, as in 2008, wildfires have severely impacted air quality.

A: Particulate Matter (PM) and Ozone levels are of highest concern in our county.

A: If your business emits air pollutants, such as dust, the District requires an air quality permit. For more information, check out the Business Permits/Registration part of our website.

A: Unfortunately, the District cannot help you in this situation. You must hire a consultant to test the mold. If you are a tenant, you can talk to your landlord about procedures.

A: Fill out a Public Information Request form, found on our website under Forms/Applications, and either mail, FAX, or bring the completed form to our District office. The District is required to respond within 10 days of the request.

A: Check with Recycle Butte for information on green waste disposal, hazardous waste, and curbside programs.

A: Yes, either: call, e-mail, or stop by the District office and we will happily print out a copy of the invoice.

A: Board meetings are held each 4th thursday of the month, usually at the Chico City Council Chamber.