Preventing Ozone:
Ozone Awareness

There are numerous strategies that concerned Four States residents can take to reduce ground-level ozone. We've listed a few simple steps to practice around the home, in the yard and in the car that will help Repair our Summer Air.

Around the home...

• Turn up your thermostat in the summer.
• Look for Energy Star appliances when time to replace an old one.
• Unplug electronic devices not being used.
• Use household and garden chemicals according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Tightly cap all solvents and store in a cool place to avoid evaporation.

In the yard...

• Avoid using spray paints if possible.
• Use low-VOC or no-VOC paints and solvents when possible.
• Mow in the evenings when it's cooler.
• Keep your mower maintained.
• Reduce lawn watering and fertilizing to discourage excessive lawn growth.
• Consider battery-powered or electric lawn and garden equipment.

In the car...

• Refuel in the evenings when it's cooler.
• Stop at the click when filling up.
• Maintain your vehicle and check tire inflation.
• Avoid unnecessary idling when possible.
• Carpool with coworkers and neighbors.
• Park the car and walk or ride a bike instead.

Updated: August 7, 2018

Click below to watch the Ozone Awareness video: