As summer heats up, ozone creeps up...

Wow!  It has been one hot summer so far...and we're not even halfway through June yet!  We've had NINE ozone action alerts issued so far this month, including seven in a row in the first week of June.

So why all the alerts?

Ozone action alerts are issued when conditions are ripe for an increase in ground-level ozone pollution.  This generally happens when it's hot and sunny and there is little or no wind. 

The alert is issued to caution residents to avoid the activities that cause ground-level ozone.  Remember to chill on those hot, still days and avoid driving, mowing the lawn and painting and staining projects.

Right now, the Denver area is not in violation of the EPA's air quality standards, but it's important on days like this to take some simple actions to make sure ozone levels don't exceed standards.

We all have a share in taking care of our summer air.   

Check out the Rocky Mountain News article on the different factors affecting air quality in Denver.   
You can also sign up to receive an email notification when an ozone action alert is issued so you'll know to use extra caution on alert days. 

Have a great day and try to stay cool!