THINGS TO DO TO REDUCE OZONE LEVELS
 

Everyday -

• Conserve energy at home, work, everywhere.
• Carpool, use mass transit and MetroLink, walk or bicycle whenever possible.
• Limit use of oil-based paints and solvents. Limit use of fume-producing household products.
• Keep cars, boats and other gas engines tuned-up according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Be sure tires are properly inflated.
• Be careful not to spill fuel; always tighten gas cap securely; never top off gas tank.

On Days Forecasted to Have High Ozone Values (An Air Quality Index of 100 or Greater) -

• Set air conditioner no lower than 78o to conserve energy.
• Share a ride or use mass transit or MetroLink; bicycle or walk errands when possible.
• Avoid using oil- and solvent-based paints, degreasers or lighter fluid.
• Defer use of gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment (mowers, etc.).
• Refuel cars and trucks after dusk to reduce daytime pollution releases.
• Combine errands and reduce trips.
• Limit vehicle idling when possible.

Source - St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership

For Additional Information

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation - www.epa.gov/air.html
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "The Plain English Guide to the Clean Air Act" - www.epa.gov/air/oaqps/peg_caa/pegcaain.html
• Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Air Pollution Control Program - www.dnr.state.mo.us/air/htm
• Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Air - www.epa.state.il.us/air/index.html
• St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership - www.cleanair-stlouis.com