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Utah Department of Environmental Quality Press Releases

86 Press Releases
  • Published on June 23, 2020 - 21:13 GMT

    9 Ways To Go-Green This Summer

    Click to enlarge. By Amber Qalagari Schools out. Vacation mode is switched on. All signs point to summer! It’s easy to get distracted by cookouts and camp trips, but making eco-conscious efforts while enjoying your favorite pastimes will have a positive …

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  • Published on June 16, 2020 - 22:47 GMT

    Ask An Environmental Scientist: What Air Pollutants Does DEQ Test For?

    By DEQ Communications You asked and our environmental scientists answered. For the curious and inquisitive minded, our Ask An Environmental Scientist series lets you submit the questions you’ve always wanted to know and have them answered with the most up …

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  • Published on June 11, 2020 - 23:50 GMT

    Utah Scientists Using Sewage to Track Coronavirus

    Results from a sewage sampling pilot program holds the promise of providing early detection By Jared Mendenhall Monitoring for coronavirus in Utah’s sewage systems may offer health officials a tool for early detection of rising infections, monitoring …

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  • Published on June 3, 2020 - 15:38 GMT

    Protect Yourself from Harmful Algal Blooms this Summer

    Enjoying Utah’s rivers, reservoirs and lakes are an important part of summer recreation in the state. Photo courtesy of Scott Chipman. By DEQ Communications Staff As warmer weather returns to Utah, residents are advised to take steps to protect themselves …

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  • Published on May 28, 2020 - 15:14 GMT

    UTWARN Supports Rural Utah During COVID-19

    UTWARN is compiling a pool of certified water and wastewater operators who are available at a moment’s notice to provide emergency on-site assistance across Utah. By Christian V. Jensen Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic response, drinking water and …

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  • Published on May 18, 2020 - 18:18 GMT

    Impacts on Air Quality During COVID-19

    By Jared Mendenhall Springtime along the Wasatch Front was remarkably different this year. The weather and the flowers were familiar. The breakout of the COVID-19 virus, however, dramatically altered the public landscape. According to the Utah Department …

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