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Public Notice and Comment Policy
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is committed to providing an opportunity for all individuals to participate in the development of environmental regulations and policies. To achieve this goal, DEQ has established the following public notice and comment policy. FREE LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE If you speak a non-English language, we offer language assistance services for…
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2024 State of the Environment
The Department of Environmental Quality State of the Environment report highlights the many accomplishments and successes our agency has had throughout the previous year. Read our report to see each Division’s metrics, success stories, and quotes from partners.
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Disability Nondiscrimination Plan
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) is committed to providing individuals with disabilities the opportunity for full participation in its programs, services, and activities through its compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.…
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Grievance & Discrimination Complaint Procedure (Non-Employee)
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (herein referred to as UDEQ) prohibits discrimination, intimidation, and/or retaliatory conduct based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, English language proficiency, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in the administration of its programs or activities, as required by applicable laws and regulations. UDEQ will not tolerate…
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Limited English Proficiency Plan
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) serves people of different cultures and backgrounds. Language differences, including varying levels of English-language proficiency, should not be a barrier to engagement with and participation in UDEQ programs, services, and activities, and benefits. Further, it is UDEQ’s intent that all persons have the opportunity to provide input to…
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Nondiscrimination Policy
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or service that it provides based on race, color, national origin, or based on gender or disability, or based on age, in violation of…
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Environmental Incident Database User Guide
In August 2024, we updated the Environmental Incident Database (EID) and launched the new public portal. The portal will be a great addition to helping the public search for environmental incidents reported to DEQ. Access the spills database Go toDEQspillsPS.deq.utah.gov or Click “DEQ Spills Database” at deq.utah.gov/general/report-an-incident Search for an incident There are two ways…
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Cybersecurity
On March 18, 2024, the White House issued a press release addressed to governors nationwide, alerting them to a critical security threat facing water and wastewater systems in the U.S.. The communication highlighted that water systems, both large and small, are being targeted by foreign entities with malicious intent. The threat actors are actively seeking…
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Summer Air Quality Concerns
As the warm temperatures arrive in Utah, so does summer ozone pollution. Unlike winter’s thick inversions, ozone is odorless and colorless, and can typically not be seen with the eye. Reducing emissions from a number of sources is critical in limiting the formation of ozone.
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Public Participation
Title VI The Utah Department of Environmental Quality is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or service that it provides on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age, in violation of Title VI of…
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Payment Portal
Air Quality Drinking Water Environmental Response & Remediation Waste Management & Radiation Control Water Quality
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DEQ’s Metrics
Department of Environmental Quality Metrics. Click a division to see metrics.
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Training Videos: Interactive Map
General tutorials How to use the map, links and map controls, map search options, and the search overview capabilities. How to search using the polygon tool. How to search data layers using filters. Drinking water data Water sources (wells, springs, and intakes) used by public water systems, and associated drinking water source protection zones. Water…
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Lead
Lead is a heavy metal found naturally in the environment and manufactured products such as lead-acid batteries, lead-based paints, leaded glass, solder, chemicals, and older water distribution systems with lead pipes, solders, and fittings. Lead is a persistent chemical that accumulates in soils, aquatic systems, sediments, and some plants, animals, and other organisms. Since 1990,…
