Contact B.C. Air Quality
Last updated on September 8, 2023If you have a question, comment or concern about air quality or our programs, please read through our guide below.
Regarding air quality complaints
For air quality complaints, please visit Report All Poachers and Polluters to report a violation online (for example, open burning garbage) or call the 24-hour RAPP line: 1-877-952-7277.
For other common issues, view the table below to see if any of these contacts can help you.
| Issue | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| For most air quality complaints and for reporting environmental violations | Please visit Report All Poachers and Polluters to report a violation online (for example, burning garbage) or call the 24-hour RAPP line: 1-877-952-7277. |
| Where can I find archived air quality data? | Please visit BC Air Data Archive Website or access BC Data Catalogue for data download. |
| Complaint or concern regarding air quality in Metro Vancouver | Visit this Metro Vancouver page which list contacts for various issues. |
| Looking for the Ventilation Index? | Ventilation Index is available online or by phone at 1-888-281-2992 |
| Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation | Read our OBSCR background and factsheets |
| Smoking vehicles (trucks and buses) | Call Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) at 1-888-775-8785 |
| Backyard burning complaints | Contact your local fire department |
| Workplace indoor air quality | Call Work Safe BC at 604-276-3100 |
| Indoor air quality health concerns | Contact your local health authority |
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As the pressures on British Columbia’s natural environment increase, so grows the responsibility and challenge to protect and maintain it. Read more on the Costs of Poachers and Polluters.
To send feedback or to make a complaint about odour, dust or other air contaminant in the Metro Vancouver area, visit Make An Air Quality Complaint.