The monitor will provide real-time data on ozone exposure levels in Fort Bend County to anyone with internet access via the TCEQ air quality monitoring site on the internet.  Judge Hebert stated, "I was very pleased to know that the TCEQ found the means to place an ozone monitor in Fort Bend County.  Since we are included in the Greater Houston non-attainment area, our citizens have a need to know of any potential ozone risks that may develop locally without going through complex extrapolation of data from surrounding counties." 

Once the monitor is operational, Fort Bend County will issue press releases and e-mail alerts as necessary during the ozone season through its public information center.  Additional press releases will be issued when TCEQ advises the county as to the actual  monitor location and its start-up date.