Michigan will add air sampling sites along Lake Michigan to monitor the progress made in reducing the area's ground level ozone. During the summer of 1993, the Southeast Michigan Ozone Study will utilize the urban airshed model to assess the ozone problem in the Region of southeast Michigan and parts of Ohio and Ontario, Canada. The study is a partnership of State, local and federal government and industry. Like the Lake Michigan Ozone Program, it will provide for specific regional emission control strategy development to comply with the ozone standards. Complying with the Clean Air Act amendments will require changes for nearly every government unit, business and resident, particularly in areas where air quality does not meet federal standards.
Many people believe that industrial sources cause most air pollution problems.
The truth is, while industry is the main source of some pollution such as sulfur dioxide and many toxic emissions, this is not true for ozone. Industrial sources cause only about 25 per cent of the emissions that form ozone, while approximately 40 per cent of ozone-causing emissions come from motor vehicles, automobiles, trucks and buses. These include many small commercial sources such as dry cleaners, bakeries and auto body painting shops. The choices of individuals as well as businesses can help Michigan meet stricter air pollution requirements. Once people understand that personal actions and choices do make a difference, they are more willing to modify their behavior.