Summary
Several large cities in Texas, including Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio, have experienced multiple ozone action days recently. These are warnings about high levels of air pollution that can be harmful, especially during the peak ozone season.
Key Facts
- Texas cities like Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio have experienced consecutive ozone action days.
- Ozone action days indicate potentially harmful air pollution levels.
- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) issues these warnings.
- Ozone is a gas formed when three oxygen atoms combine, and it can cause health problems.
- September and early October are peak times for ozone pollution in Texas, due to sunlight and wind conditions.
- High pollution levels already present in the eastern U.S. contribute to Texas's air quality issues.
- Houston and Dallas have implemented tough air pollution controls to meet federal standards.
- The Houston area had nearly 50 ozone action days in 2024, while Dallas-Fort Worth had 43.
