Category: DEQ

Strategic Planning Environmental Service Delivery Plan

Since 1991, the Environmental Service Delivery Plan (ESDP) has been developed annually by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) in cooperation with the State’s thirteen Local Health Departments (LHD). The purpose of the plan is to coordinate implementation of environmental programs in the state to maximize efficient use of State and local resources. The…
Records Request: Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA)

Important This page is only for the Department of Environmental Quality. Visit the Division of Archives and Records Service to learn about filing a GRAMA request for other Utah agencies. The Department of Environmental Quality places a high priority on assisting the public when requesting to view our public files. The Government Records Access and…
Local Health Departments and District Engineers

Assistance regarding drinking water, mercury, and other issues is available locally in Utah. There are 13 local health departments in the state, each of which has specialists that can help you with your specific issue. Furthermore, there are four DEQ regional engineers who can also provide assistance. Local Health Departments Box Elder, Cache, Rich Juab,…
What You Can Do

Jump to: Getting Started Ideas By Topic Speak Up Stay In Touch Getting Started Ideas By Topic Air Quality Home Mercury Pollution Prevention at Work Radon Recycle The Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control has a fairly comprehensive selection of Recycling Information on its Website. Other sources of recycling information include: Water Speak Up…
What You Can Do For Business:
Pollution Prevention (P2)

Pollution Prevention (P2) means reducing or eliminating pollution at the source so that it never enters the environment in the first place.
What You Can Do At Home:
Pollution Prevention (P2)

Every action that we take impacts the environment, either helping or hurting it. DEQ is committed to helping you learn how to reduce your environmental footprint through Pollution Prevention, known as P2, practices.
Day 12 Commit to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint:
Earth Day

Calculate you carbon footprint again, this time including all the actions you took during the 12 Days of Earth Day.
Day 11 Sign Up for Blue Skies:
Earth Day

Help reduce emissions by signing up for Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Skies Program.
Day 10 Attend an Earth Day Event:
Earth Day

Here are some of the Earth Day activities around the state that you and your family can attend to Celebrate Earth Day!
Day 9 Conserve Water:
Earth Day

There are lots of ways you can conserve water both inside and outside your home.
Day 8 Buy Green Cleaning Products or Make Your Own:
Earth Day

Using green cleaning products can help protect your family’s health and the environment.
Day 7 Schedule Maintenance on Your Car or Tune Up Your Bike:
Earth Day

Regular car maintenance improves your car’s performance and reduces your emissions.
Day 6 Reduce Your Energy Use:
Earth Day

April 15 There are plenty of easy ways for you to save energy, and most take only a few minutes of your time: Turn off lights and appliances when you leave the room Set your water heater at 120 degrees Replace incandescent bulbs with LEDs Unplug battery chargers when not in use Wash clothes in…
Day 5 Get Your Greens:
Earth Day

Eating greens and buying local can make a big difference in your carbon footprint.
Day 4 Stop Junk Mail:
Earth Day

Did you know that you receive approximately 41 pounds of junk mail per year?
Day 3 Conduct a Household Hazardous Waste Inventory:
Earth Day

Household hazardous wastes (HHW) are products in your home and garage that are poisonous, flammable, corrosive, or toxic.