The area affected by this Ozone Action Day notice encompasses the Central Texas region of Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson Counties
Individuals with chronic lung disease, such as asthma and emphysema, as well as the elderly and young children, are particularly sensitive to ozone and should attempt to avoid exposure by minimizing exertion outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone, please visit cleanairforce.org and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
You can reduce air pollution emissions by simply doing the following:
- Limit Your Driving on Ozone Action Days. Take your lunch to work, combine errands, ride your bicycle, share a ride or use Capital Metro (click for bus routes).
- Avoid Idling. Skip the drive-thru lane and park and go inside instead. For information on heavy duty vehicle idling restrictions, please see tceq.texas.gov.
- Postpone Refueling Your Vehicle Until After 6 p.m. Also don’t top-off the tank to prevent the escape of emissions.
- Postpone Mowing Your Lawn and Using Other Gas-Powered Equipment Until After 6 p.m.
- Keep Your Vehicle Tuned Up. A well-maintained car operates more efficiently and cleanly.
