Ozone Action Day for Thursday Aug. 23

Published 2:50 pm Wednesday, August 22, 2018

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Beaumont-Port Arthur area, including Orange County, for Thursday, August 23, 2018.

Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Beaumont-Port Arthur area on Thursday.  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 on ozone:

Ozone: the Facts

EPA Air Now

Take Care of Texas