The Utah Clean Diesel Program offers incentives for fleet owners to voluntarily reduce emissions from heavy-duty diesel engines. There are multiple funding opportunities available for eligible vehicles and equipment. Government and private fleet operators are encouraged to apply.
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Asbestos has been used since ancient times. In mid-century America, it was used in countless residential and industrial construction products. Learn more about the health risks and how to safely deal with asbestos on remodeling and demolition jobs.
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To protect the Great Salt Lake, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Quality developed a water quality sampling plan to check the effects of the inland port on the lake. This will provide the Utah Inland Port Authority and DEQ scientists with valuable data about potential stormwater-related pollution at the site.
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The wildfires may be in California, but the smoke, and its health effects, are here in Utah. Learn more about smoke pollution and what you can do to protect your health.
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Utah students are doing their part to bring awareness of radon in Utah by participating in the 2020 National Radon Poster Contest, which begins October 22. State contest winners will receive cash awards. There are three categories: Grades 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12.
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For 100 years, the Ogden Swift Building was used as a meatpacking plant, warehouse for surplus military items and a chemical manufacturer. To clean up the property, DEQ used a host of tools to bring it back into economic use.
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During a time when shopping local is more important than ever, our Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) is here to help Utah small businesses attain environmental compliance. Here are answers to a few common (and not so common) questions we have received.
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For residents who find themselves in need of auto repairs they can’t afford, DEQ’s Vehicle Repair and Replacement Assistance Program helps. Funded through an EPA Targeted Airshed Grant, the program helps fix or replace polluting cars that don’t meet emissions standards.
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To aid Utah’s farmers and ranchers, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and the Utah Department of Environmental Quality have begun the Agricultural Voluntary Incentive Program to help farming operations develop Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans.
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In April, a pilot program was launched to determine whether monitoring sewage for coronavirus could provide a useful tool for public health officials for early detection of rising infections, monitoring overall community infection trends, and confirmation of low infection rates.
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Utah’s ozone and wildfires making it hard to breathe? Try #NoMowDays, switch to electric, upgrade your gas can, and mow later in the day for better air. Utah DEQ has some important tips that can help you reduce your emissions from an unlikely source–your gas-powered lawn mower.
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Meeting Materials FINAL Minutes (47 KB) Board Packet (624 KB) Audio Recording (13 MB) June 17, 2014 – 9:00 am Meeting Agenda Call to Order – Chairman Hansen Roll Call – Ken Bousfield Introductions – Chairman Hansen Financial Assistance Committee Report SRF Applications FEDERAL: Wooden Shoe Water Company – Michael Grange OTHER: Big Plains Water …
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Leaving no trace involves more than just packing out garbage. Proper disposal of human waste is also important. It ensures against the pollution of water sources and minimizes the spread of disease.
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Do electric vehicles affect winter air quality? How does an increase in electric power demand affect local pollution? Answers from a DEQ scientist inside.
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This summer scientists from DAQ have installed two new air quality monitors to measure potential emissions from the inland port.
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Samples from the site where a dog died on July Fourth show high cyanotoxins. DEQ, the local health department and Zions National Park will continue to sample the North Fork of the Virgin and keep residents aware of potential health risks.
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