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Geumcheon-gu Implements Ozone Alert System for 2020

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yuseong Hoon) has been operating the Ozone Alert System from the 21st of last month until October 15th.

The 'Ozone Alert System' is a system that quickly informs residents of alert situations when the ozone (O3) concentration in the atmosphere exceeds a certain standard, minimizing damage to human health and living environments, raising awareness of air pollution, and encouraging residents to participate in reducing ozone levels.

When an ozone advisory is issued, the district disseminates the alert situation to apartments, emission facilities, hospitals, daycare centers, and senior centers, promptly notifying residents via fax, text messages, and voice through an automatic voice notification system.

Additionally, when an ozone alert is issued, guidance is provided to adjust the operating rates of air emission businesses, and vehicle emission inspections and monitoring are conducted. When the ozone forecast grade is 'Bad,' street cleaning using water spraying vehicles is intensified.

Stratospheric ozone blocks the sun's ultraviolet rays and is essential for the Earth's ecosystem, but ozone present within 10 km of the ground in the troposphere adversely affects humans and ecosystems. An ozone advisory is issued at 0.12 ppm, an ozone alert at 0.3 ppm, and a serious alert at 0.5 ppm or higher.

Ozone is most prevalent on summer afternoons between 2 and 6 PM when there is no wind and strong sunlight. Even at low concentrations, inhaling ozone can cause chest pain and coughing.

A Geumcheon-gu official stated, "During ozone advisory situations, outdoor activities should be minimized, and using public transportation is advisable," adding, "We will do our best to promptly disseminate information to residents, vulnerable facilities, and multi-use facilities during ozone advisories and prevent damage through management of air emission businesses."

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