Experts meet in Moab for Region 8 Radon Conference By Eleanor Divver Radon experts from the west and southwest region of the U.S. traveled to Moab in April to take part in the Region 8 Radon Conference. Moab was a uranium mining homestead for many and much …
All results fall well below advisory limits After over a year of monitoring and analysis for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has determined that there is a low risk for human exposure to PFAS …
Utah Transit Authority offers free fare on all services through the month Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is offering free fares during the entire month of February. That includes UTA’s entire service area on all bus and rail services, Ski Bus, paratransit …
The North Temple Landfill,located on the northwest side of Salt Lake City, was operated by the City from approximately 1959 to 1979 when it was closed. Due to the size of the landfill, it has historically been divided into two sites: North Temple Landfill …
“As an 8-year Water Quality Board member and a manager of a Major UPDES permit facility, I’ve had the unique opportunity to interact with Division of Water Quality personnel both internally and as an Operator. I can confidently state that Erica Gaddis and …
The Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (DWMRC) works continuously to ensure the proper management of solid and hazardous waste, guarantees the safe management of radioactive materials, provides education and outreach, and promotes recycling …
The Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) works to prevent environmental contamination and restore land to beneficial use by partnering with communities and industry. DERR’s programs provide a wide variety of cleanup and environmental …
The extreme drought of 2021 brought many challenges for drinking water systems, especially smaller systems and those that rely on natural spring sources. During drought conditions, drinking water systems experience challenges with both water supply and …
“HEAL Utah is grateful for The Utah Division of Air Qualities partnership in strategizing and finding paths towards clean air for all Utahns. We value the hard work and data of the staff and scientists at DAQ, which have played a significant role in …
Radon is known as the slow, “silent killer.” You can’t smell it, taste it, or see it, but it’s the number one cause of lung cancer death for non-smokers. Although Utah has the lowest rate of smoking in the nation, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer …
The Environmental Protection Agency announced the Jacobs Smelter Superfund Site in Stockton, Utah, will receive Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding. The funds will provide critical cleanup and work to protect human and environmental health. The …
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with special needs (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) should contact Larene Wyss lwyss@utah.gov, Office of Human Resources at (801) 536-4284, Telecommunications Relay …
On July 1, 1991 the Utah Department of Environmental Quality was born. As we celebrate our 30th anniversary it’s important to look back on how the agency was created. It was former Governor Norm Bangerter who suggested DEQ become its own agency. It was …
The American Water Works Association is celebrating its inaugural Source Water Protection Week from Sept. 26 – Oct. 2. Source water is the raw, untreated supply of surface or groundwater used for current or future drinking water needs. Utah’s drinking …
Utah students are invited to get creative and bring awareness of radon in Utah by participating in the 2021 National Radon Poster Contest. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Radon Program is coordinating this year’s contest in partnership …
Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, is known as a slow “silent killer,” because while it is tasteless, odorless, and invisible to the naked eye, it is the number one cause of lung cancer death for non-smokers. Although Utah has the lowest rate of …
May 10, 2021 DEQ Executive Director Kim Shelley announced today that she has appointed Doug Hansen as the new director of the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (DWMRC). Hansen currently serves as the program manager for the Underground …
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