Merced, CA
- High ozone days per year: 25
- No. of days with unhealthy particle pollution: 12
- People with asthma: 20,047
- Population: 272,673
As one of the larger agricultural producers in California, Merced County’s economy depends heavily on the sector.
Pushing for air quality restrictions on trucks and other agricultural equipment could, therefore, be tough without offering financial incentives.