DC Area Hits Ozone Goals, Dodges Extra Pollution Plans
Published Date: 4/4/2025
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Summary
The EPA says the Washington, DC-Maryland-Virginia area met clean air goals for ozone by August 3, 2024. Because the air is cleaner, DC, Maryland, and Virginia don’t have to submit some pollution control plans for now. This means less paperwork and a win for everyone who breathes in the region!
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Washington Area Met 2015 Ozone Standard
The EPA determined the Washington, DC-MD-VA nonattainment area attained the 2015 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard by the attainment date of August 3, 2024. This finding covers the District of Columbia, the State of Maryland, and the Commonwealth of Virginia and means the area's air met the federal ozone standard as of that date.
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