The 8-hour average Ozone [O3] reading in Meraux, Louisiana, in St Bernard Parish in the Joe Davies Elementary school area, has failed to meet the EPA health standard for ground level ozone for the second time in recent weeks. We can all do our part to be part of the solution. Gas Stations in St Bernard Parish can install vapor reducing nozzles, heavy industry can install Best Control Technology, and residents can use a cleaner commute such as carpool, bike, or mass transit. To protect your lungs, it is recommended you stay indoors on Air Alert days and refrain from burning trash or leaves, and using grills or gas powered lawn and garden equipment.
SEE LDEQ NOTICES BELOW for two exceedances on May 9 2018 and LDEQ Notice from the April 28 2018 exceedance of 8-hour average Ozone reading at same location.
The most recent exceedance for O3 8-hour average was April 28 2018.
" ... the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strengthened the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ground-level ozone to 70 parts per billion (ppb), based on extensive scientific evidence about ozone’s effects on public health and welfare. The updated standards will improve public health protection, particularly for at-risk groups including children, older adults, people of all ages who have lung diseases such as asthma, and people who are active outdoors, especially outdoor workers, among others."
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AQI Exceedance Notification
The following DEQ air monitoring site(s) have detected elevated readings which have reached an "Orange"
or "Red" level on the Air Quality Index (AQI). According to the Environmental Protection Agency, who sets
most air quality standards, being at the "Orange" level means that levels are "Unhealthy for sensitive groups - People with asthma should consider reducing exertion outdoors", while a "Red" level is "Unhealthy -
Children, asthmatics, and people with heart or lung disease should reduce exertion outdoors".
If you are in this group of individuals, please plan your outdoor activities accordingly. For more information please visit the DEQ Air Monitoring Data & AQI website
Meraux site
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OZONE | Unhealthy for sensitive groups
73 PPB
5/9/2018 7:00 PM |
This data has not been quality reviewed or validated. Continuous PM2.5 readings shown are not NAAQS comparable.
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AQI Exceedance Notification
The following DEQ air monitoring site(s) have detected elevated readings which have reached an "Orange"
or "Red" level on the Air Quality Index (AQI). According to the Environmental Protection Agency, who sets
most air quality standards, being at the "Orange" level means that levels are "Unhealthy for sensitive groups -
People with asthma should consider reducing exertion outdoors", while a "Red" level is "Unhealthy -
Children, asthmatics, and people with heart or lung disease should reduce exertion outdoors".
If you are in this group of individuals, please plan your outdoor activities accordingly.
Meraux site
101
OZONE | Unhealthy for sensitive groups
71 PPB
5/9/2018 4:00 PM |
This data has not been quality reviewed or validated. Continuous PM2.5 readings shown are not
NAAQS comparable.
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