DEQ - Reporting Air Quality Concerns

Reporting Agricultural Air Quality Concerns

The most common air quality concern related to agriculture is odor. Odors associated with farm operations are not considered air pollution if the farm operation is following Generally Accepted Agriculture Management Practices (GAAMP). The Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) is responsible for determining conformance with GAAMPs. In accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding, Air Quality Division often works with the MDA in resolving odor issues with farm operations.

Agriculture air quality concerns and associated contact information:

COMPLAINT TYPE	BUSINESS HOURS (M - F, 8:00 - 5:00)	AFTER HOURS
Environmental Emergencies	To report an environmental emergency to the DEQ call the 24 hour Pollution Emergency Alerting System (PEAS) at: 1-800-292-4706 (within Michigan) or (517) 373-7660 (outside of Michigan)	To report an environmental emergency to the DEQ call the 24 hour Pollution Emergency Alerting System (PEAS) at: 1-800-292-4706 (within Michigan) or (517) 373-7660 (outside of Michigan)
Aerial Spraying and Crop Dusting	Contact the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division at: (517) 373-1087	Contact the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division at: (517) 373-1087
Odor, Noise, Fumes and/or Dust from Farm Operations	Contact the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Right to Farm Program at: 1-877-632-1783	Contact the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Right to Farm Program at: 1-877-632-1783
Insects	Contact the County Health Department.	Contact the County Health Department during business hours.
Burning or Incineration of Waste Feed, Manure, or Other Materials	Contact the local DEQ District Office	To report an environmental emergency to the DEQ call the 24 hour Pollution Emergency Alerting System (PEAS) at: 1-800-292-4706 (within Michigan) or (517) 373-7660 (outside of Michigan)
Road Dust	Contact the County Road Commission.	Contact the County Road Commission during business hours.
Biosolids - Treated	Contact the local DEQ District Office	To report an environmental emergency to the DEQ call the 24 hour Pollution Emergency Alerting System (PEAS) at: 1-800-292-4706 (within Michigan) or (517) 373-7660 (outside of Michigan)
Septage	Contact the DEQ Septage Program at: (517) 335-4178	To report an environmental emergency to the DEQ call the 24 hour Pollution Emergency Alerting System (PEAS) at: 1-800-292-4706 (within Michigan) or (517) 373-7660 (outside of Michigan)
*If you are experiencing health related effects, contact local emergency services and/or a physician.

RELATED LINKS:

Air Quality Agriculture Odor Control, Michigan State University - View
Michigan Department of Community Health 24 Hour Toxics Hotline: 1-800-648-6942 or http://www.michigan.gov/mdch