TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a ground level air pollution advisory.
DEQ officials released a statement on Twitter notifying the public.
They pointed out everyone contributes to ozone formation through carbon emission use.
The County is asking locals to drive less, avoid using gas-powered lawn and gardening equipment, use less electricity, and fuel up after 6 p.m.
PDEQ is issuing another ground level ozone air pollution advisory today. We all contribute emissions that contribute to ozone formation & we can all do more to reduce them. Drive less, fuel up after 6:00 pm, avoid using gas-powered lawn & garden equipment, & use less electricity. pic.twitter.com/IjMkPmigtS
— Pima County DEQ (@PimaDEQ) June 1, 2022
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