Air Quality
Air
Quality & Ozone Information
The ozone that develops at
ground level is created by a chemical reaction between emissions and
weather conditions. The emissions contain volatile organic compounds
and nitrogen oxides that are combined with sunlight to produce the
ozone. The combined emissions "bake" in sunlight 4-6 hours
before converting to ozone gas. Ground level ozone is the primary
component of urban smog.
Air
Quality Index
For the Dallas-Fort Worth area, ozone levels
have been mapped to colors based on a projected eight-hour average
calculated from the measured one-hour levels.
Ozone
& Your Health
High concentrations of ground-level
ozone can cause shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and pain with
deep breaths. People who suffer from lung diseases like emphysema,
bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma and colds can have even more trouble
breathing when the air is polluted. These effects can be worse in
anyone who spends significant periods of time exercising or working
outdoors on high-ozone days.
Our Environment
Recycling
Program
The Tarrant County Records Destruction and Recycling
Program (RDRP) was established in August 1993 by the County Clerk's
Office as a means of providing environmentally responsible destruction
and recycling of old County records.
Texas
SmartScape
For home gardeners, that means that there is some
very good information available to guide you in planting and
landscaping around your home--and it's called the Texas SmartScape.
Water
Drinking
Water Information & Testing
We accept samples on
Monday thru Thursday. Samples should be received in the laboratory no
later than 4 p.m.. For an additional $10 weekend service charge, we
will accept samples on Friday before 4 p.m.
Septic
System Inspections/Permitting
Most homes in Texas are
connected to a public sewage treatment system. However, many thousands
of families live in rural and sparsely developed suburban areas not
served by a public system.
Stormwater
Pollution Prevention
This is a program that requires
counties and cities in Texas, as well as the rest of the nation, to
take steps that maintain or improve water quality in local bodies of
water that receive storm water runoff.
Swimming
Pool Inspections
Tarrant County Public Health has
contracts with several cities to inspect public and semi-public
swimming pools.
Water
Chemistry
Many minerals and contaminants in water may be
harmful to health, especially if the exposure occurs over long periods
of time. Substances creating a health risk may be bacterial or
chemical in nature.
Weather
Severe
Weather
The key, say the experts, is being pro-active; being
informed about how your community handles emergencies, planning and
practicing family evacuation drills, and accessing the information
necessary to make educated decisions rather than frantic guesses about
how to safeguard your family and home. According to meteorological
experts, the best ally you can have in a severe weather situation is
accurate, timely information. Rocky Lopes of the American Red Cross,
states that "Preparing now will enable you and your family to
cope more easily and help you begin your recovery more
quickly."
Fort Worth Weather
WebCams
Webcam view is from WXnation.com's headquarters in
far north Fort Worth. Two views are available.
County Telephone Operator 817-884-1111
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