What Can Be Done
Heavy industries make up a high percentage of pollutants causing ground ozone. Without drastically altering or eliminating industrial production in an area altogether, air quality improvements are very slight, though noticeable. Non-industrial pollutants, while not thought of to be a major pollutant group, can be more controlled with more positive change occurring.
Basic steps in limiting ground ozone during Ozone Action Days are:
- Controlling of auto emissions
- Eliminate excessive engine idling
- Ensure automotive exhaust system functions properly
- Avoid unnecessary driving whenever possible
- Don't refuel until after 6:00 pm
- Take public transportation (Cities such as Toledo provide free bus service on Ozone Action Days).
- Limit the use of lawn mowers and outdoor grills to after 6:00 pm
- Limit the use of aerosol cans around the home (for example, hair gel instead of hair spray)
Read more about this topic: Ozone Action Day
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