ODOR COMPLAINT

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) is the lead agency to investigate and control odors in this region. It is important to report foul odors immediately to BAAQMD to begin an investigation and trace odors. It is this process that determines sources and starts corrective actions. Inspectors interview the observer, track the odor source and provide advice to modify operations as needed. They may also issue violation notices if appropriate, and will coordinate with enforcement agencies to enforce odor control requirements.

The City of Milpitas and the BAAQMD coordinates with various potential odor sources (located primarily outside Milpitas) to receive notices of odor complaints so appropriate operation checks and adjustments may be quickly implemented. Your assistance in this process to help control odors is invaluable. Below is important information about logging a complaint to the BAAQMD.

How to Make an Odor Complaint: