Every three years the Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) prepares periodic emissions inventory reports for ozone and particulate matter. To access previous periodic emissions inventory reports, visit the Air Quality Records and Data Portals webpage.
Ozone Precursors
The ozone periodic emissions inventories include emission estimates for volatile organic compounds (VOC), nitrogen oxides (NOX) and carbon monoxide (CO), which are all precursors to ozone formation. Emissions are calculated for Maricopa County and both 8-hour ozone nonattainment areas. Annual and season-day emissions are provided for all source categories.
Particulate Matter
The particulate matter (PM) emissions inventories include emissions estimates for PM less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10), PM less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5), NOX, sulfur oxides (SOX), and ammonia (NH3). Emissions are calculated for Maricopa County and the PM10 nonattainment area. Annual and typical daily emissions are provided for all source categories.
Carbon Monoxide
This inventory includes emissions of carbon monoxide (CO) for both Maricopa County and the CO maintenance area. Annual and season-day emissions are provided for all source categories. MCAQD is not required to prepare CO periodic emissions inventories for calendar years after 2008 because Maricopa County has been re-designated as attainment for CO.