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Letter: How can I know ozone levels?

The Sunday Opinion editorial on ozone pollution was interesting and timely. You wrote: “On days when ozone levels are high, people should skip mowing the lawn ...” Good advice for both me and the community. How do I know when the ozone level is too high for mowing?

Dennis Arter, Retired, Kennewick

Editor’s note: In general, hot days with heavy traffic, only light breezes and wildfire smoke add to the problem. A good index to watch is https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/enviwa/StationInfo.aspx?ST_ID=20

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