Air
Working Group

Concern

Camden is dotted with industry and business, often within close proximity to residential neighborhoods.  In some sections, concentrated areas of scrap yards, ports, highways, and heavy industrial uses pose an air quality of life concern.

Goal

To improve the overall air quality in Camden through upstream level policy-making, research, and infrastructure improvements.

Focus AreaS & Activities 

  • Environmental Justice
  • Traffic Management
  • Air Quality
  • Resident Engagement

Accomplishments

1. Identification of most significant sources of emissions

2. Implementation of additional signage directing truckers to truck route, courtesy of Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA)

3. Reviewed heating fuel use in Camden schools (nearly all City schools are using natural gas)

4. Complied list of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for industrial operations

Air Quality Resources:

WHERE TO GO FOR
AIR QUALITY INFO
UNDERSTANDING THE
AIR QUALITY INDEX
Exposure to high levels of air pollution can aggravate heart disease, asthma and other respiratory diseases which is why knowing Camden's air quality is so important. Enviroflash (a partnership between the USEPA and NJDEP) is a program that sends out alerts to your mobile device or email which notify you on days when poor air quality is forecast to occur so you can take precautions to protect yourself and your family.

Sign-up now to receive either an e-mail or a text message to your mobile device!

Sign up here: www.enviroflash.info/signup.cfm
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For more information: www.enviroflash.info/assets/pdf/EnviroFlash_factSheet.pdf

For more information about the Air Working Group
contact [email protected]