Air toxics are compounds in the air that have the potential to harm our health. People exposed to air toxics at higher concentrations and over time may have an increased chance of getting cancer or experiencing other serious health effects. The District implements state and federal air toxics regulations, including the state AB 2588 Air Toxics “Hot Spots” Program. For more information, please see the webpages below.
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District will be closed December 25 through January 1, reopening on January 2, 2026.
If you experience an air quality emergency during this time, dial 9-1-1 to reach first responders. For non-urgent matters, you can send a message via our website: https://www.ourair.org/contact-us/. We look forward to working with you in the new year. Happy Holidays!
El Distrito de Control de la Contaminación del Aire del Condado de Santa Bárbara estará cerrado del 25 de diciembre hasta el 1 de enero y reabrirá el 2 de enero del 2026. Si tiene una emergencia de calidad del aire durante este tiempo, marque al 9-1-1 para comunicarse con los primeros auxilios. Para asuntos que no sean urgentes, puede enviar un mensaje a través de nuestra página de internet: https://www.ourair.org/contacto/?lang=es. Esperamos trabajar con usted en el nuevo año. ¡Felices Fiestas!