Report Air Pollution
When you see or smell air pollution, report it.
When you see large clouds of smoke coming from a facility or smell a strong odor, especially if breathing becomes difficult, don't hesitate to report it. According to the Galveston Houston Association for Smog Prevention, or GHASP, the pollution event you witness may very well be a violation of state and federal air quality regulations.
If you see smoke or a flare you will need to describe the appearance of the pollution and the length of time the event happened. A flare that emits smoke for more than five minutes, or that burns brightly for a long time may be a violation. Make note of the color and density of smoke. Photographs or video can be useful. You need to get at least five minutes of coverage on video.
If you smell pollution you will need to describe what it smells like, the odor's intensity and how long it lasted.
When air pollution infiltrates your home or workplace, your complaint could constitute and unlawful nuisance.
Report air pollution to your local Bureau of Air Quality Control, County Public Health and Environmental Services Department, or Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Even if your complaint doesn't lead to discovery of a violation, it could be useful in the investigation of air pollution events.