The mission of Harris County Pollution Control is to ensure clean air and water for the citizens of Harris County.
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Today is the LAST DAY to enter for your chance to win one of essentially stocked emergency preparedness kits!
The contest concludes on today at 11:59pm. The winners will be chosen on Monday, October 19! Don't miss out on your chance to win 🏆
Our Emergency Preparedness Kit giveaway starts now!
Enter today by clicking the 🔗 in our bio! The contest concludes on Friday, October 16 at 11:59pm. The winners will be chosen on Monday, October 19! Don't miss out on your chance to win 🏆
It's time for another giveaway! Preparedness never stops, so two (2) lucky Harris County, Texas residents will win our stocked emergency preparedness kits.
🏆 The contest will start on Monday, October 12 at 10am CT.
🔗 Visit the link in our bio to look over all contest rules
National Preparedness month may have ended in September, but preparedness never stops. So, it’s giveaway time! Two (2) lucky Harris County, Texas residents will win our stocked emergency kits.
🏆 The contest will start on Monday, October 12. More information to come!
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Join us Wed., September 23, for an ACE Community meeting. Learn how local solar can lower your electric bill, with no panels at home and no cost to join:
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Effective 09/17/2026, a burn ban is in place for unincorporated areas of Harris County.
A partir del 17/09/2026, existe una prohibición de quema para las áreas no incorporadas del condado de Harris.
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Harris County is seeking candidates for the Executive Director role at @HarrisCoPC.
PCS works to protect residents and safeguard our environment through the consistent enforcement of state and federal regulations.
Apply: ow.ly/BFn850ZMLLX
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Residents have immediate access to air quality data collected from sensors across Harris County. All data can be reviewed at any time via the PCS Data Portal. Click the 🔗 in our bio to view our dashboard.
Ozone Action Days are frequent in Houston as temperatures continue to rise during the summer months. It's important to check the air quality in your area when planning your day-to-day activities.
Water is a precious resource to both the environment and all living beings. So, in celebration of Earth Day and Earth Month, PCS is giving away a free rain barrel to aid water conservation! Here’s how easy they are to install outside your home and why you’ll love having one!
To end out Earth Month, PCS will be giving away one (1) 50-gallon rain catcher barrel! Rules and how to enter the giveaway instructions can be found by clicking the 🔗 in our bio! The contest begins Monday, April 20 at 8am and will conclude on Thursday, April 30 at 11:59pm.
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Thank you, Latrice Babin, for three decades of dedication to serving Harris County. Your long career and commitment to protecting the community are truly inspiring. @HarrisCoPC
#HarrisCounty #WomensHistoryMonth #HCPCS
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Final Update - 6 AM: The industrial fire that occurred last night at the LyondellBasell facility is out.
The scene was transitioned back to LyondellBasell between approximately 2:00–3:00 AM this morning. The main fire has been extinguished. Continue to expect activity in and around the facility.
The facility continues to manage the incident and Harris County Pollution Control has air monitors in place, with no actionable readings reported at this time. Harris County OEM remains in the LyondellBasell Emergency Operations Center and continues to serve as a point of coordination with the City of La Porte.
All City of La Porte emergency response resources returned to service around 2:00 AM. We appreciate the quick response of all emergency personnel involved.
The facility is still working to determine the cause of the incident.
This will be the final update from the City of La Porte unless significant developments occur.
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3/13/26, 12:45 AM: Update on industrial fire at 10801 Choate Rd.
The La Porte Office of Emergency Management remains in contact with LyondellBasell. First responders and industrial response partners will remain on scene for the duration of the event. Flames and smoke may continue to be visible to the community, but no action is needed at this time.
Harris County Pollution Control will continue conducting air monitoring in the area surrounding the facility. At this time, no actionable readings have been detected.
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Update 11:20 PM: Harris County Pollution Control is conducting air monitoring in the area surrounding the facility. No actionable readings have been detected at this time.
First responders remain on scene, and our office continues coordinating with the facility as crews work to bring the incident under control.
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@HarrisCoPC is air monitoring. There is no action needed from the community at this
The company is on scene, Pasadena FD and OEM, CIMA, LaPorte FD and OEM, and the HCSO.
PCS is on scene of the incident and will be collecting readings. In the meantime, we have multiple monitoring stations throughout the area, and the data is available through our CAMP data portal.
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