Alice Lozada, president of the North Lubbock Neighborhood Association, filed a complaint with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality over dust blowing from a nearby concrete company in North Lubbock. Lozada said she and her husband recorded dust blowing through the area on October 5.
Lozada said she and her husband recorded dust blowing through the area on October 5. "There is a big concern about the air quality and what exactly might be in that dirt and all of the particulate matter," she said.
Neighbors also worry about dirt and possible contaminants reaching the Canyon Lakes system. That includes Lake 7, which is part of Lubbock's future water supply and still under development.
Residents are not against businesses operating in the area, Lozada said. They want companies to take steps to control dust, especially on windy days. For folks living nearby, the questions are what they breathe and what ends up in the lakes.
The state agency told Lozada it has received numerous complaints from Lubbock residents and plans to follow up with her. We reached out to the concrete company for comment and have not received a response.
Common questions
Who filed the dust complaint in North Lubbock?
- Alice Lozada, president of the North Lubbock Neighborhood Association, filed the complaint with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. It targets dust blowing from a nearby concrete company in North Lubbock. Lozada said she and her husband recorded dust blowing through the area on October 5.
Why are North Lubbock neighbors worried about the dust?
- Neighbors worry about air quality and what might be in the dirt and particulate matter. They also fear dirt and possible contaminants could reach the Canyon Lakes system, including Lake 7, which is part of Lubbock's future water supply and still under development.
Are residents trying to shut down the concrete company?
- No, residents are not against businesses operating in the area, according to Lozada. They want companies to take steps to control dust, especially on windy days. The complaint centers on dust from a nearby concrete company in North Lubbock and the air quality concerns neighbors have raised.
