City of Pendleton

In  fall,  2008,  the  Pendleton  Air  Quality  Commission  (AQC)  began  an  Air Education Program at Sunridge Middle School with three seventh grade science classrooms.  Students learned about a variety of air quality issues such as health issues, air quality monitoring, criteria pollutants, and air pollution sources.  The students kept track of the daily air quality forecast for one month and were asked to write an essay on air quality at the end of the program.

The Pendleton Air Quality Commission (AQC) was established in January of 1991 to address air quality issues in Pendleton.  Our main purpose has been to educate the public.  We have focused on three areas of concern: 1) Health Issues.  This includes both short- and long-term respiratory problems, with an understanding that children, elderly, and individuals with allergies, asthma, emphysema and other specific health problems are at greatest risk.  2) Quality of Life Issues.  Although difficult to describe, this includes the ability to enjoy clean air and clear blue s

Trees

The Tree and Shrub Code Violation Form is to inform the City of any tree or shrub that impedes the roads right-of-way or may be covering a road traffic sign or signal. If you would like to report a violation, you may do so by filing a report form on the City’s website or by picking up a form in the Building Department at City Hall.

Federal Government Sources:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/

U.S. EPA National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits
http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes

U.S. EPA’s Stormwater Program
http://cfpub.epa.gov/npdes/home.cfm?program_id=6

Once we really start looking around our houses, the amount of hazardous materials we have on site is a real eye-opener.  Oil-based paints and stains, paint thinner, gasoline, charcoal starter fluid, cleaners, waxes, pesticides, fingernail polish remover, and wood preservatives are just a few that most of us have around the house.

Despite the fact that we immerse ourselves in it, the water from pools and spas is far from chemically clean.  Nutrients, pH, and chlorine can adversely affect fish and wildlife in waterbodies.  Following these Best Management Practices will ensure the cleanliness of your pool and the environment.