Description
Regulated by EPA and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), San Antonio’s air quality is routinely monitored and checked against National Ambient Air Quality Standards established by the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990. San Antonio and the surrounding counties are part of one of the fastest growing regions in the country, with hundreds of people moving to South Texas each and every day. One of the major challenges facing our city is how to manage this rapid growth, while maintaining clean and healthy air across the region. Recent developments suggest that our city is encountering challenges in maintaining air quality, which can have significant long-term implications for both the physical health of our residents, and the economic future of our community. In this class, we will discuss the basics of Air Quality regulation and discuss the impacts on Bexar County and the surrounding area.
