Pollutant Information
| Pollutant | Description | Sources | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozone (O3) | Ozone is formed when nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds react with one another in the presence of sunlight and warm temperatures. | The effects from ozone can be irritated eyes, nose, throat and respiratory system. These conditions can be especially bad for people with chronic heart and lung disease. | |
| Carbon Monoxide(CO) | An odorless, tasteless, colorless gas which is emitted primarily from any form of combustions. | Mobile sources such as automobiles, trucks, buses. Wood stoves, open burning, and Industrial combustion sources. | Carbon Monoxide deprives the body of oxygen by reducing the blood`s capacity to carry oxygen; causes headaches, dizziness, nausea, listlessness and in high doses, may cause death. |
| Particulate Matter PM10 & PM2.5 |
Particles of dust, soot and unburned fuel suspended in the air. | Wood stoves, Industry, Dust, Construction, Street Sand, and Open Burning. | Particulate matter aggravates ailments such as bronchitis and emphysema; especially bad for those with chronic heart and lung disease, as well as the very young and old and pregnant women. |
| Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) | A poisonous gas produced when nitrogen oxide is a by-product of sufficiently high burning temperatures. | Fossil fuel power sources, mobile sources, Industrial equipment, and Fertilizer Manufacturing. | Harmful to lungs. |