As the temperature rises and summer and ozone season approach, stay current on upcoming events, tips to help improve air quality and other general ozone information by visiting ozoneaware.org.
To ensure future compliance with the ozone standard, the Regional Air Quality Council invites you to participate in the Ozone Stakeholder Involvement Process:
Ground level ozone pollution is created when emissions from everyday items – gasoline-powered vehicles, lawn equipment and household paints, stains and solvents – combine with other pollutants and “cook” on hot, summer days. Ground level ozone is harmful to our health and environment – but we can reduce ozone levels throughout the Denver region by working together. Let’s take care of our summer air.
Think before you start. Reduce ground level ozone pollution by doing these simple things:
keep your car tuned up
refuel in the evening on hot sunny days
stop at the click – don’t overfill gas tanks
walk to lunch and run errands in the evening
use gas-powered lawn equipment after 5 p.m. on hot, sunny days
invest in new earth friendly lawn equipment
avoid painting and staining projects in the heat of the day
tightly cap solvents; store in a cool place
learn how you can save money and time by carpooling or joining a vanpool
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