Summer Air Quality-test

Summer Air Quality

On the Go

• Drive less to reduce tailpipe emissions. Combine errands, walk, bike, car pool, use public transit or telecommute.
  When refueling, stop when the nozzle clicks to prevent fuel drips.
• Refuel in the evening to prevent fuel vapors from "cooking" into ozone.
• Keep your tires well-inflated to increase gas mileage and decrease the need to refuel.
• Don't idle your car. Turn it off to limit tailpipe emissions.
  Park your car in the shade to reduce fuel evaporation from the engine & tank.

Around Your Yard

• Use a clean lawn mower, such as an electric, push or 1997 or newer gas model.
• Keep your mower running clean. Service it once or twice a season. Keep the mower under-deck free of grass build-up.
  Use a funnel to refuel equipment. Avoid even small fuel spills & drips.
• Hand-trim your yard. Don't use equipment with 2-stroke engines.
• Don't mow, let it grow. Delay lawn mowing until ozone advisory days pass.
• Reduce watering to discourage excessive lawn growth.
  Xeriscape to conserve water and reduce lawn mowing.
  Don't use barbecue lighter fluid. Use an electric starter or charcoal chimney instead.

At Home

• Use water-based paint, stain & sealants.
• Plan solvent-based painting and stripping projects for Spring & Fall.
• Use paint brushes & rollers instead of spray paints.
  Tightly cap all solvents & chemicals and store in a cool place.
• Avoid use of household solvents on ozone advisory days.

City of Boulder
Office of Environmental Affairs
PO Box 791
Boulder, CO 80306
Phone: 303-441-3090
Fax: 303-441-4070
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Last Updated on Monday, 27 July 2009 09:44