The Ozone Action Partnership has declared that Sunday, July 13, and Monday, July 14, will be Ozone Action Days. DEP's Bureau of Air Monitoring is forecasting unhealthful air quality for much of New Jersey on Sunday and Monday. The Ozone Action Partnership in New Jersey includes about 130 government agencies, communities, Transportation Management Associations and businesses. Ozone can cause respiratory problems, ranging from coughing to shortness of breath to permanent lung damage. It can worsen existing health conditions including asthma, bronchitis and emphysema.
Children especially can suffer from diminished lung capacity after inhaling ozone.
Even small amounts of ozone can diminish the lung capacity of healthy people. We appreciate your help. Every individual action matters. On Sept. 1 the dumping of contaminated dredge spoils in the ocean will no longer be permitted. This is as it should be.