A Clean Air Action Day has been declared for six counties in West Michigan for Saturday, June 21.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy issued an Air Quality Advisory due to forecasted levels of ozone. The pollutants are expected to rise to a level unhealthy for sensitive groups in Allegan, Berrien, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, and Van Buren counties.
Anyone who is sensitive to air quality issues is encouraged to avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
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EGLE urges everyone to avoid activities that can build up ozone levels, including gassing up your car, using gas-powered lawn equipment, or firing up a charcoal grill.
For up-to-date information on the air quality in Michigan, visit EGLE's tracking website.
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