Why Should Arlington County Employers Care?
Ozone smog adversely affects regional economic development, public health and the environment. The EPA verdict has led to regulations on industrial and business sources of air pollution. Business construction has also been restricted. Health care costs, employee recruitment and productivity can be negatively influenced. The public health effects can be felt by all, with children and the elderly being most vulnerable. Ozone pollution also adversely affects agricultural yields, ecological functions, sensitive vegetation, and waterways, including the Chesapeake Bay. What Are Ozone Action Days? The Ozone Action Days program is coordinated by Endzone-Partners, a public- private coalition. Regional air quality is monitored daily and a forecast is issued for each successive day. When air quality is expected to be poor, an Ozone Action Day is called and a Code Red Day alert is issued. These days are usually hot and humid, with little breeze. Individual actions cause most of the ozone-formingem
