Top Subjects of Interest: Ground-level Ozone
Ground-level ozone is a component of smog, not to be confused with the “ozone layer,” which is higher in the atmosphere. Ground-level ozone is monitored and regulated, because it can cause respiratory health effects.
- Ozone: the Facts
An overall look at ground-level ozone. - Air Quality Forecast
The TCEQ posts the latest forecast of air quality every business day. It is also available on our Twitter feed @TCEQ. Or sign up to receive via email or text (look under Air Quality—Forecasts and Alerts). Additional information is available on the EPA website . - The State Implementation Plan
Ozone is one of the criteria pollutants the SIP is designed to control.