Related Services
Resources
- City of Houston 311
- City of Houston Code of Ordinances
- Fifth Ward/Kashmere Gardens Union Pacific Railroad Site Contamination And Area Cancer Cluster
Page last reviewed: September 21, 2023
Pollution Control

The Bureau of Pollution Control and Prevention was established in 1967 to help abate air pollution in Houston. A water pollution control program was initiated in 1973.
Complaints
Call 311 or go to Houston 311.
For a police, fire, medical, or other emergency, call 911 immediately.
Indoor Air Quality
We respond to indoor air quality issues as it pertains to residences for apartment units, hotels, motels and other sites that provide multifamily housing sites.

Outdoor Air Quality
Asthma Air Aware Day Warnings
Air Quality Index
Air Quality Forecast
Enviroflash
Houston Clean Air Network

Environmental Monitoring
we operate and maintain an ambient air monitoring network for Houston that follows the U.S. EPA protocols and quality assurance/control procedures.

Environmental Regulation Enforcement
We work collaboratively with the Houston Police Department, Harris County Pollution Control, and other environmental agencies to resolve environmental violations.
