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Utah Department of Environmental Quality Press Releases

86 Press Releases
  • Published on May 4, 2021 - 20:42 GMT

    What Can SBEAP Do for YOU?

    “After contacting the DEQ with our issues, multiple communications were addressed in a professional and timely manner. We were impressed with the great support for our small company.” – ES3 (Engineering and Software System Solutions) “Thank you for all …

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  • Published on April 15, 2021 - 18:52 GMT

    April 22, 2021 Agenda: Drinking Water Board

    Meeting Materials Packet (1 MB) ADA Notice In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with special needs (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) should contact Larene Wyss, Office of Human Resources at (801) 536-4284, …

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  • Published on April 13, 2021 - 04:56 GMT

    DEQ and Salt Lake School District Partner to Bring Electric School Buses to Utah

    April 12, 2021 Beginning today, some students in the Rose Park area will be traveling to and from the classroom in new electric buses. The electric buses replace diesel buses, and were chosen to operate in areas with higher pollution levels. The buses will …

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  • Published on April 7, 2021 - 23:15 GMT

    Ty Howard Named DEQ Deputy Director

    Ty Howard April 7, 2021 DEQ Executive Director Kim Shelley announced today that she has appointed current Waste Management and Radiation Control (WMRC) director Ty Howard to be the deputy director of the Department. “Ty is a thoughtful and engaging leader …

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  • Published on February 9, 2021 - 18:01 GMT

    Utah DEQ Names Tim Davis Drinking Water Director

    Feb. 8, 2021 By DEQ Communications Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Executive Director Kimberly Shelley has appointed Tim Davis as the director of Utah’s Division of Drinking Water. The appointment is effective Feb. 8, 2021. “Tim joins Utah …

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  • Published on February 4, 2021 - 20:26 GMT

    Be a Part of the Solution: Join the Clear the Air Challenge

    Feb. 2, 2021 You can  help improve Utah’s air quality through the month-long competition By DEQ Communications The Clear the Air Challenge, a month-long competition that encourages Utahns to drive less and drive smarter, began Feb. 1. Here’s why it matters …

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  • Published on January 16, 2021 - 00:38 GMT

    Executive Director Message 2020 State of the Environment Report

    Executive Director, Kim Shelley At the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) our job is to improve the lives of all Utahns — from the Beehive State’s rural backbone to its heart along the Wasatch Front. The State of the Environment report is our …

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  • Published on January 16, 2021 - 00:38 GMT

    Water Quality 2020 State of the Environment Report

    The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) safeguards Utah’s surface and groundwater through programs designed to protect, maintain, and enhance the quality of Utah’s waters. To ensure that the state’s waters meet the requirements of the Clean Water Act and Utah …

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  • Published on January 16, 2021 - 00:38 GMT

    Drinking Water 2020 State of the Environment Report

    The Division of Drinking Water (DDW) protects drinking water by supporting the safe design and operation of Utah’s public drinking water systems. Its goal is to provide safe drinking water at every tap in every building in Utah. The Division does this by …

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  • Published on January 16, 2021 - 00:38 GMT

    Air Quality 2020 State of the Environment Report

    Utah continues to make significant progress towards understanding and addressing the causes of seasonal air pollution. Increased public awareness and legislative funding for research have provided important support for the Division of Air Quality (DAQ) in …

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  • Published on January 16, 2021 - 00:38 GMT

    Environmental Response and Remediation 2020 State of the Environment Report

    The Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) protects public health and the environment by cleaning up chemically contaminated sites, ensuring that underground storage tanks are properly managed, and making important chemical usage and …

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  • Published on January 16, 2021 - 00:38 GMT

    Waste Management and Radiation Control 2020 State of the Environment Report

    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 …

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  • Published on January 12, 2021 - 21:18 GMT

    Inversion Season 2020-2021

    Jan. 12, 2021 By DEQ Communications On Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, we sat down with the Division of Air Quality Monitoring Manager Bo Call to learn about how Utah’s air quality is monitored, how it’s improving and what it will look like this inversion season …

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  • Published on December 24, 2020 - 17:29 GMT

    Gov.-elect Cox Names Kim Shelley as DEQ’s Executive Director

    Kim Shelley Dec. 24, 2020 Today, Gov.-elect Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov.-elect Deidre Henderson named Kim Shelley as their pick for Executive Director of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). An engineer by training, Shelley is currently the …

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  • Published on December 22, 2020 - 16:14 GMT

    No Need to Panic! Steps You Can Take to Rid Your Home of Radon

    (Dec. 28, 2020: January is National Radon Action Month. To remind everyone of steps to take to rid your home of radon, we are reposting this blog from the archives) By Eleanor Divver Click for larger image. You’ve probably heard on the news that one in …

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  • Published on December 14, 2020 - 18:22 GMT

    Frequently Asked Questions About Utah’s Inversion Season

    Dec. 14, 2020 Click to enlarge. By DEQ Communications Staff Utah’s air quality meets federal health standards most of the year, but during the winter we experience “inversions” caused by a combination of topography, regional weather patterns, and emissions …

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  • Published on December 1, 2020 - 20:03 GMT

    DEQ Helps Utah Cities Address Polluted Properties

    Utah communities use money from the U.S. EPA Brownfields Program grants to assess and clean up sites contaminated by hazardous substances and petroleum. Dec. 1, 2020 By DEQ Communicaitons Staff We have all seen that abandoned lot, old gas station and worn …

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  • Published on November 11, 2020 - 00:24 GMT

    EPA Announces Air Quality Milestone in N. Utah

    DEQ Executive Director Scott Baird speaking at a press conference where EPA proposed PM2.5 attainment for Northern Utah. Nov. 10, 2020 By DEQ Communications After a rigorous evaluation of air monitoring data and Utah’s detailed plan to continue to meet …

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  • Published on November 2, 2020 - 20:18 GMT

    Seven Ways to Cut Emissions and Winterize Your Home

    Click to enlarge. This week’s blog is a repost from Nov. 18, 2019. By Jared Mendenhall With the mercury dipping and the last leaves of summer falling, it’s time to make those final preparations for winter. We all know that getting your home and property …

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  • Published on October 27, 2020 - 16:10 GMT

    Seasonal Wood Burning Restrictions Begin November 1

    Download the UtahAir app for the air quality forecast, current conditions and action alerts By DEQ Communications Staff Let’s face it, a thick, long-lasting inversion won’t help anyone’s mood or health this year. 2020 has been a year full of the unexpected …

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