Carbon Adsorption Unit

​​​​​​Carbon adsorption systems use carbon filters to capture emissions from processes to remove harmful VOCs.  Carbon adsorption systems are often used at waste water treatment facilities and other odorous operations.

Who Needs a Permit?

• A permit is required for all systems ​which would emit any pollutant, without the benefit of the filter system emit, greater than or equal to 2 pounds in any 24 hours period.
  

Permit Fees​

All permit fees are based on District Rule 301.

When applying for a permit through Online Services, the appropriate Permit Fee schedule will be automatically determined based upon the selection of the General Equipment Description. If you wish to see what the Fees are for new equipment prior to applying, please use Schedule 9 in the Permit Fee Schedule to determine the initial application fee.​

For questions regarding the application fee, please email permitting@airquality.org  or call 279-207-1122.​

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How to Apply for a Permit

All permit applications must be completed and submitted electronically through the Online Services customer portal.

When applying for a permit through Online Services, the equipment must be categorized by both a General and Specific description. The following categories may be selected when applying for Carbon Adsorption Units:

Permit applications must be completed and submitted electronically through the Online Services portal. All applications must be submitted with the appropriate fee in order to be processed. Application fees may be paid directly through the Online Services portal. Pay t​he application fee when you submit your application for fastest processing time. Applications submitted without payment will be cancelled if payment is not received within two weeks of submitting the application.​

To contact Permitting staff please call 279-207-1122 or email permitting@airquality.org.​

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