Improving Today for Tomorrow
Sacramento's "bowl-shaped valley" can trap air pollution when weather conditions form a lid on top of the bowl. The addition of cars and trucks, high temperatures, no wind in the summer, residential wood burning in the winter, and wildfire smoke is a recipe for high ozone or particulate matter pollution. The Sac Metro Air District continues to make steady progress in improving air quality while working to attain state and federal standards. It is committed to reducing pollution levels through its many programs.
Children, outdoor athletes, pregnant women, outdoor workers, older adults, the elderly, and people who have heart or lung disease are most affected by air pollution, but even healthy adults can feel its effects. Whether on the road or at home, we all can all play a part to ensure the air we breathe is as clean as possible.
