Published on August 07, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (August 7, 2024) - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the San Antonio area for Thursday, August 8, 2024.
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the San Antonio area tomorrow. This is the sixth Ozone Action Day in 2024.
On Ozone Action Days, young children, older adults, and those with respiratory problems, such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis are especially vulnerable to the effects of air pollution and should limit outdoor activities. Those who have asthma or difficulty breathing are strongly encouraged to stay indoors. To help keep our air healthy, residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily practice pollution-reducing activities such as:
The City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) encourages everyone to act and help improve our air quality and conserve energy. For more detailed information about ground-level ozone, the community can visit Metro Health’s website.
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