The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory through today, Wednesday, July 23.

High Pollution Advisory means the highest concentration of pollution may exceed the federal health standard.

Active children, adults and people with lung disease such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Maricopa County employers enlisted in the Trip Reduction Program are asked to activate their HPA plans on high pollution advisory days.

Drive as little as possible: car pool, use public transit or telecommute. For information on transportation alternatives, visit Valley Metro: www.valleymetro.org.

Additionally, avoid using leaf blowers; reduce your time waiting in long drive-thru lines - park your car and go inside; fuel your vehicle after dark or during cooler evening hours.