State Issues Air Quality Advisory
High levels of ozone are unhealthy for sensitive groups, the Maryland Department of the Environment advises.
The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued an air quality advisory for June 20, the first day of summer. On top of the soaring temperatures and muggy humidity, officials forecast an air quality index of 106-in the "orange" or "unhealthy for sensitive groups" range because of high levels of ozone. On Wednesday and Thursday, hot and humid conditions with light, west-northwesterly winds will cause ozone and fine particle levels to rise, according to the state agency. Fine particles are expected to remain in the moderate range, according to the agency's forecast. A cold front is forecast to roll into the region on Friday, which may produce cloud cover and thunderstorms. A moderate air quality index is expected to result after the …
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David Cummings
7:32 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
I say "good luck"! I lived on Frederick Road next to the Potapsco River and have walked daily on Frederick Road and River Road picking trash up constantly to no avail. The F.O.P. @ Frederick and River Road, on the hill, has a dump site coming down their hill behind the hall. You can view the trash from Frederick Road, when you drive by the building. They rent out the hall for entertainment … more ›