Category: Air Quality

  • Utah Point Source Halogen Emissions

    HB 220 – Emissions Reduction Amendments, was passed during the 2023 Utah Legislature General Session. The legislation was subsequently signed into law by Governor Cox. The legislation’s applicability is limited to Box Elder, Davis, Salt Lake, Weber, Tooele and Utah counties and directs the Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ) to: The legislation also directs…

  • WestSide AirSense: Empowering communities through enhanced PM monitoring

    We want to learn more about the air pollution in underserved neighborhoods on the west side of Salt Lake Valley. To do this, we’re using affordable air quality sensors in those areas to measure levels of PM2.5 and PM10 particles. We are developing air quality maps and alerts to provide instant, local air quality information.…

  • 2020 Statewide Emissions Inventories

    The air emissions inventory is one means used by the state to assess the level of pollutants released into the air from various sources. For the 2020 statewide emissions inventory, pollutants are estimated by emissions source category and the data are available below. Inventory Data The data posted on this site will include only the…

  • Volkswagen Settlement Vehicle Awards

    Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) Option. The DERA option through the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Fund serves as a non-federal voluntary match to the State Clean Diesel Grant Program. Awardee Replacement Type Award Amount Number of Vehicles Awarded Eligible Mitigation Action Category Salt Lake City School District Diesel to Electric $700,357.05 4 School Buses

  • Beehive Emission Reduction Plan

    Comprehensive Plan Engagement Opportunities The Comprehensive Plan will build upon the existing Priority Plan and extend our efforts to reduce emissions and improve air quality through 2050. This plan will include strategies to address emissions across all sectors of the economy. We are seeking public input on near-term measures and long-term strategies. Whether you have…

  • Retailers & Bundles: Charge Your Yard Incentive Program

    Back to Incentive Program home There will be one exchange event held at each retailer location. Consider the date, the location, and the bundle you want before you confirm your choice by submitting the bundle confirmation form found in your email if you are selected. Retailers & pickup dates Monday, March 31Lowe’s1335 S 300 W,Salt…

  • Charge Your Yard Incentive Program for Businesses

    Looking for the incentive program for residents? Charge Your Yard for Residents Yard care businesses:Get $3,000 to exchange your gas-powered equipment for electric! String trimmers Leaf blowers Hedgers Edgers Chainsaws Lawnmowers are NOT eligible! Applications are closed Applications closed on February 28. Sign up to get notifications and updates Vendors: join future programs! Contact [email protected]…

  • The Salt Lake Regional Smoke, Ozone and Aerosol Study (SAMOZA)

    The University of Washington, Utah State University and the University of Montana will conduct a detailed study of ozone (O3) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the Salt Lake Valley (SLV). Using new VOC observations, plus existing measurements of NOx, CO and PM2.5, they will use a variety of analyses to understand O3 formation and…

  • Improving Smoke Detection and Quantifying the Wildfire Smoke Impacts on Local Air Quality Using Modeling and Machine Learning Techniques

    Though it can be easy to tell that wildfire smoke has negative impacts on urban air quality, there is no tool to quantitatively measure wildfire impacts, nor to identify whether exceedance days are due to wildfire smoke or other emissions. The first scope of this work will develop a new plume rise model to estimate…

  • Improved Vegetation Data for the Biogenic Emission Inventory of Wasatch Front

    The goal of this project is to improve numerical predictions of regional ozone and aerosol distributions in the Wasatch Front by developing more accurate estimates of biogenic volatile organic carbon (BVOC) emissions for the urban areas within the Northern Wasatch Front. Specifically, this project will upgrade modeled MEGAN (Model of Emissions of Gasses and Aerosols…

  • Northern Wasatch Front Moderate Ozone SIP Technical Support Documentation

    UDAQ is currently developing the Northern Wasatch Front (NWF) Moderate State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard. The following tabs contain the technical support documentation (TSD) pertaining to the development of the SIP and associated administrative rules. These are draft documents and are subject to change. Contact Ryan…

  • Methodology: Vehicle Miles Traveled Compared to 2-Stroke Lawn Equipment Use

    Comparison infographics for ChargeYourYard.utah.gov were created using the following methodology, using NOx + Volatile Organic Compounds emission for an average 2019 model year passenger vehicle in the Northern Wasatch Front geographic area. Emission Modeling System For Passenger Car: For Lawn & Garden 2-Stroke Equipment: Formulas Used

  • Charge Your Yard Incentive Programs

    Past incentive programs CLOSED: Resident program CLOSED: Lawn care business program RELATED: Salt Lake City’s 2025 landscaping equipment exchange program launching early April 2025 Sign up to get equipment exchange program updates Why reducing 2-stroke engine emissions matters While our cars have gotten cleaner and cleaner in recent years thanks to modern emission controls and…

  • Inland Port Monitoring

    The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has been tasked with establishing baseline conditions for stormwater and air quality within the statutorily defined area of Utah Inland Port (UIP) Authority. In addition, DEQ has been a part of land remediation and clean-up efforts at the North Temple Landfill Redevelopment site. Data collected by DEQ through…

  • Lead-Based Paint Program

    Upcoming events Free lead soil testing National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Lead in older homes Lead-Based Paint (LBP) was banned for use in houses in 1978, however, in houses built before 1978, there is a possibility that lead-based paint is still present. Dust from lead-based paint is the leading cause of lead poisoning in children…

  • Clean School Bus Program

    As early as April 2022, up to $1 billion will be available nationwide for the purchase of alternative fuel and electric school buses through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA may provide up to 100% of the cost for new replacement buses and charging or fueling infrastructure. Sign-up for alerts at EPA.gov/CleanSchoolBus FAQ’s Questions? Lisa…

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