Question

(15pts) The concentration of Ozone in Houston are known to exceed the eight-hour maximum of 0.070 ppm. Can you suggest an effective policy to reduce ozone concentrations in the region? (This answer requires searching for published pollutant data) 1s0--.

Answer 1

The following measures will help to reduce the Ozone concentration in the air from 0.07 ppm to normal levels. The points are mentioned below-

• To reduce the refueling emissions, the local administration should instruct the owners of gasoline pumps to use vapor recovery nozzles which will help in no further addition of harmful emission in the area
• There should be a limitation on the emission of NOX, SOx and VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) from the power plants and industrial belts,
• Public transportation should be more stressed rather than driving private par as this will help largely reducing emissions
• Often burning of waste materials by individuals should be strictly prohibited
• The usage of painting materials should be selected which has a low quantity of VOC's
• The usage of refrigerators and air-conditioners should be avoided for some days as it is a good enough source of emissions and ozone.

Following the above steps are a little hard, but it will definitely help to reduce the ozone concentrations for the sake of good health of everyone in your area.