Ozone Action Day: Wednesday, May 13

Ozone Action Day: Wednesday, May 13

It's that time of year again when Ozone Action Days are announced, with people encouraged to take precautions and help with mitigation efforts.

Announcements come from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Wednesday, May. 13.

What is an Ozone Action Day?

Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the area. The purpose of this notification is to promote awareness and suggest simple, voluntary actions to reduce potential pollution.

What can I do?

You can help prevent ozone pollution by sharing a ride, walking or riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work, avoiding drive-through lanes, conserving energy, and keeping your vehicle properly tuned.

For more information, visit the links below:

Ozone: The Facts

EPA Air Now

Take Care of Texas

North Central Texas Council of Governments Air Quality

TCEQ Ozone Action Day Forecast Video (YouTube)