SUGAR LAND, Texas – Officials have responded to multiple reports from Sugar Land residents about a strong odor Monday morning.
The city’s fire department EMS has driven in the reported areas to attempt to locate where the smell originated from but was unable to find the source.
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On the city’s Facebook post, a resident said she noticed the smell on Sunday evening. Others noted it was a chemical-like odor.
According to city officials, based on the current wind direction and speed, the odor originated from a location outside of Sugar Land. Staff officials have also engaged with local stakeholders and no local sources were identified.
The city says the EPA air quality index is currently measuring ozone as “good.”
“We continue to engage other jurisdictions and emergency managers to determine if we can identify the source. In addition, all TCEQ, EPA, and regional air monitors are reporting within normal ranges. The EPA air quality index (AQI) measuring ozone and particulate matter in Sugar Land is currently being reported as ‘good.’ Staff continues to monitor the situation and is actively working and communicating with local stakeholders,” the Facebook post read.
The post continues to state that the city does not have regulatory air quality authority, so it relies on agencies tasked with this responsibility.
Officials also stated that, at this time, all TCEQ, EPA, and regional air monitors are reporting within normal ranges.
“We’re working hard with regional partners to determine the source of the smell. We are aware that other areas in the Fort Bend County and other parts of the region have reported similar odor complaints,” the Facebook post stated.