Arizona health officials issue ozone pollution advisory through Friday
The ADEQ recommends conserving electricity during ozone high-pollution days.
(Metro Creative Connection/Jeffrey Hamilton)
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has put an ozone high-pollution advisory into effect through Friday, Aug. 2.
The advisory means the highest concentration of pollution may exceed the federal health standard.
Active children, adults and people with lung disease such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion, according to public health officials.
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Arizona health officials issue ozone pollution advisory through Friday
(Metro Creative Connection/Jeffrey Hamilton)
The ADEQ recommends conserving electricity during ozone high-pollution days.
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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has put an ozone high-pollution advisory into effect through Friday, Aug. 2.
The advisory means the highest concentration of pollution may exceed the federal health standard.
Active children, adults and people with lung disease such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion, according to public health officials.
ADEQ officials also advise:
Drive less, carpool, use public transit or telecommute.
Don’t wait in long drive-thru lines. Park and go inside.
Delay large painting projects.
Avoid using leaf blowers. Use a rake or broom to keep debris out of the road and away from storm drains, ditches and streams.
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