Mow and fill up after 5 p.m.
As ground-level ozone levels build up throughout the course of the day with heat and sunlight, reducing emissions before 5 p.m. is one way to help keep ozone from reaching unhealthy concentrations.
If you need to mow your lawn or conduct work using gas-powered equipment, try to do so in the evening hours, instead of the morning or during the day.
If you are still driving a gas-powered car, try to fill up with gas in the evening hours, instead of the morning or during the day. Stopping at the first click also reduces the amount of evaporative emissions that escape into the air and saves you money!
Regular Car Maintenance
Conducting regular car maintenance – such as keeping your tires properly inflated and receiving regular oil changes – helps keep your vehicle in good working order, allowing it to get the best gas mileage possible, and avoids the creation of unnecessary air pollution.
Need help repairing your car? CAAR (Clean Air Auto Repair) is a program run by the Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) that aims to reduce air pollution by fixing high polluting vehicles, within the Denver metro and Colorado Front Range. Learn more and see if you qualify: www.cleanairautorepair.org.
Know when it matters most
When it comes to taking actions to improve air quality, some days are more important than others! Sign up for summer ozone alerts to know when it matters most to take simple steps for better air in your community. Our timely text and email alerts can also help you protect your health.
