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Ozone pollution advisory issued Wednesday for metro Phoenix

Posted at 10:23 PM, Jul 09, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-10 01:23:29-04

PHOENIX (AP) - Environmental regulators have issued an ozone pollution advisory for metro Phoenix.

The advisory was issued because the Phoenix area is expected to exceed the federal health standard for air quality on Wednesday.

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality officials recommend that people with respiratory problems limit their outdoor activities on days of elevated ozone levels.

People are encouraged to drive only when necessary, use carpools or public transportation and avoid using gas-powered lawn equipment and drive-thru lines.

Ozone forms when vehicle exhaust and chemical solvents combine with heat and sunlight.