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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…

  • 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.

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • Charge Your Yard Incentive Program 

    Small, gas-powered lawn equipment causes a lot of air pollution. In fact, using a 2-stroke gas-powered leaf blower for one hour is the same as driving the average vehicle 727 miles.

  • DEQ Announces New Interactive Recycling Map

    The Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (DWMRC) has developed a new tool to help the public locate recycling, solid waste, and used oil collection center facilities.

  • Division of Waste Management & Radiation Control Statement:
    Intent to Deny Promontory Point Resources’ Class V Landfill Application

    SALT LAKE CITY – After thorough review of the Promontory Point Resources, LLC, application to reclassify its Class I Promontory Point Landfill to a Class V commercial nonhazardous solid waste facility, the Director of the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (DWMRC) has issued a statement of basis with the rational explaining the intent…

  • 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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