A 2004 Class 8 diesel that was retired through the Utah Clean Diesel Program. By Lisa Burr and Courtney Ehrlich As the “Crossroads of the West” for freight traffic, Utah has a unique opportunity to reduce diesel emissions from the transportation sector …
Click to enlarge. This is a repost from the Utah DEQ Blog archives By: Nic Sells While many may associate asbestos with building products, like insulation and fireproofing, the history of mankind’s use of this naturally occurring mineral goes much deeper …
Last month, scientists from DEQ’s Division of Water Quality installed stormwater monitors around the future site of the Utah Inland Port. By Jared Mendenhall When a heavy rainstorm or snowmelt event happens, runoff passes over a solar-powered pump. This …
Firefighters from across the West have spent the summer fighting numerous blazes. By Jared Mendenhall Click to enlarge Before residents of the Golden State were worried about coronavirus, there were concerns about the 2020 California wildfire season. Early …
By DEQ Communications Click to enlarge. Utah students are doing their part to bring awareness of radon in Utah by participating in the 2020 National Radon Poster Contest, which begins Oct. 22. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Radon …
Located on the banks of the Weber River, the Swift Building complex in Ogden was recently demolished after DERR and EPA dealt with decades of abandoned waste. By DEQ Communications The City of Ogden will address soil and groundwater contamination at the …
By Amber Qalagari Creating and operating a successful small business requires a passion to serve the community, a unique and trusted product or service and, of course, a thriving demand from the public. Once those are nailed down, these kinds of questions …
In many cases, automobiles are essential to everyday life — providing transportation to and from work, delivering food and enabling efficiencies unimaginable to previous generations. By Mat Carlile Click to enlarge. The revolutionary power of the internal- …
By DEQ Communications When most people think of water pollution, what typically comes to mind is images of large discharges from industrial sources. Pollutants, however, can originate from other, less expected sources. One of these sources can be the over- …
COVID-19: In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, The Utah Department of Environmental Quality is limiting person-to-person contact and will close our offices to the public starting on April 3. Please contact DEQ here to conduct business.
The following information was originally published in August of 2018. By Christine Osborne Click for larger view It’s been a tough summer for air quality. Wildfires and ozone have kept many of us indoors as Utah continues to log “Unhealthy” air days and …
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The pack-it-in pack-it-out philosophy involves more than just packing out the garbage. Proper disposal of human waste is important in ensuring against the pollution of water sources By Jared Mendenhall Utah can’t compete with the nightlife in urban centers …
By DEQ Communications Electric vehicles were first introduced more than 100 years ago, but have currently been on the rise as consumers look for cleaner, more energy-efficient and cost-effective ways to get around. As our vehicles and energy technology …
COVID-19: In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, The Utah Department of Environmental Quality is limiting person-to-person contact and will close our offices to the public starting on April 3. Please contact DEQ here to conduct business. Meeting …
A team from DAQ prepares the site for a new air quality monitor at the Utah State Prison. Last week, a new air quality monitor was hoisted into place in Salt Lake City’s Northwest Quadrant. By Bo Call Last week, a few hours after the sun came up, a crew …
COVID-19: In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, The Utah Department of Environmental Quality is limiting person-to-person contact and will close our offices to the public starting on April 3. Please contact DEQ here to conduct business. Due to …
By DEQ Communications Anatoxin-a, a nervous system cyanotoxin, and harmful cyanobacteria have been found in the North Fork of the Virgin River in Zion National Park. On Saturday, July 4, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Division of …
COVID-19: In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, The Utah Department of Environmental Quality is limiting person-to-person contact and will close our offices to the public starting on April 3. Please contact DEQ here to conduct business. By Donna …
While fireworks are a large part of community celebrations in Utah be sure to check Coronavirus.utah.gov for more information regarding public gatherings. The following information was originally published in July of 2018. By Christine Osborne Fireworks …
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