For households across North Texas, clean air is a shared quality-of-life issue. From daily commutes and outdoor exercise to time spent at home, the air we breathe influences respiratory health, energy levels and overall well-being for people of all ages.

Air North Texas is a regional public awareness initiative serving Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall and Tarrant counties, helping residents understand how everyday choices affect air quality and what practical steps can reduce pollution. Clean air requires a regional effort because air—and air pollution—does not stop at city limits or county lines. What happens in one community can affect air quality across the entire region. Coordinated by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, the program works with local governments, transportation agencies, employers and community partners to improve air quality throughout North Texas.

Ground-level ozone remains a challenge in the region, particularly during warmer months. Poor air quality can aggravate asthma, strain the cardiovascular system and reduce comfort during outdoor activity. Air North Texas helps residents stay informed by providing air quality forecasts and ozone alerts, allowing individuals and families to plan outdoor time, commuting and energy use more thoughtfully.

The initiative also emphasizes how common routines—frequent driving, vehicle idling, and use of gas-powered equipment—contribute to pollution that can travel well beyond a single neighborhood. By making small, consistent adjustments at home, at work and on the road, households can help reduce emissions while supporting cleaner air for the broader community.

Clean-Air Tips for North Texas Households

• Limit vehicle idling. Turning off engines while waiting helps reduce ozone-forming emissions.
• Choose alternatives to solo driving. Carpooling, public transit, walking or biking reduce traffic-related pollution.
• Plan activities around air quality conditions. Checking daily forecasts can help limit exposure on high-ozone days.
• Conserve energy at home. Using electricity efficiently helps reduce emissions from power generation.
• Delay mowing or refueling on poor air days. Gas-powered lawn equipment releases pollutants that can worsen regional air quality.

Air North Texas reinforces that improving air quality doesn’t require dramatic lifestyle changes—just awareness and shared responsibility. When households across North Texas take small steps together, the collective impact helps protect health, comfort and the environment we all depend on.

Air North Texas is a regional public awareness initiative coordinated by the North Central Texas Council of Governments that works to improve air quality through education, partnerships and community action across the Dallas–Fort Worth region. For more information, visit AirNorthTexas.org.