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Read More2017 September 19, 2017: PDF June 20, 2017: PDF | Audio March 21, 2017: PDF | Audio 2016 December 6, 2016 December 6, 2016 (Audio) September 29, 2016 September 29, 2016 (Audio) June 21, 2016 June 21, 2016 (Audio) March 15, 2016 March 15, 2016 (Audio) 2015 December 10, 2015 December 10, 2015(Audio) September 17, …
Read MoreThis page provides links to workgroups and associations that DEQ sponsors or is associated with that focus on specific topics of environmental concern.
Read MoreBacteriologic and Chemical SamplesA minimum number of bacteriologic and chemical samples must be taken from your system. Samples must be analyzed by a certified laboratory. Monitoring waivers may be available for certain chemicals. Certified OperatorCertain water systems must have a certified operator. Conservation Plans—Utah Division of Water ResourcesSystems serving 500 or more connections must have …
Read MoreThe Utah Water Quality Alliance (Alliance) was formed in 1994 to assist drinking water utilities in water quality optimization projects and in updates in new regulations. The main objective of the Alliance is a shared commitment to continuous enhancementof drinking water quality delivered to the community. The common goals are to work together to find …
Read MoreThe Cooperative Monitoring Program is intended to enhance DWQ’s water quality monitoring program by extending its capabilities to monitor waters of the state. Agency partners include state, local, and federal agencies that also have responsibilities of protecting surface water quality. By sharing costs of sample collection and laboratory analysis, DWQ and agency partners are able …
Read MoreThe SERC established an advisory committee to allow for a greater diversity of input into SERC decisions. As provided by Utah Administrative Rule R698-5-3 the State Hazardous Chemical Emergency Response Commission Advisory Committee’s duties are to provide direction to the SERC in the following matters: The creation, modification or dissolving of Local Emergency Planning Committees …
Read MoreHistory In 1986 Congress, in response to a chemical disaster in Bhopal, India and a series of smaller chemical incidents in the United States, enacted the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA). The objectives of EPCRA are to: Establish a state and local chemical emergency response planning structure. Require the immediate reporting of hazardous …
Read MoreIn response to EPCRA planning requirements, the Utah legislature enacted the Hazardous Chemical Emergency Planning and Information Act, which established the “Hazardous Chemical Emergency Response Commission” and authorized the Commission to carry out all EPCRA requirements. The Commission is composed of representatives from the Utah Department of Public Safety, and the Department of Environmental Quality. …
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Read MoreUtah Law establishes a Small Business Compliance Advisory Panel (CAP) to advise and monitor Air Quality’s Small Business Environmental Assistance Program. Small Business Environmental Assistance Programs (SBEAP) help small businesses and other assistance providers access environmental compliance and sustainable practices information. We offer free and confidential assistance and can act as your small business advocates …
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