Contact DEQ

Whether you need to report an issue, find a specific program, or get help with regulations, this page will direct you to the right place.

Urgent or general inquiries

• Report an environmental problem or spill
  For spills, illegal dumping, odors, dust, or other environmental concerns, our reporting page has detailed instructions and 24-hour contact numbers.

• Main office
  • Address: 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
    • Public parking is available east of the building in the one-way drive-through lot.
  • Main phone: (801) 536-4000
  • Fax: (801) 536-0061
  • TDD Number: (801) 346-4128 or 711

• Media inquiries
  • • Dave Noriega, Communication Manager ([email protected]), (385) 515-0854

• Public Records Requests (GRAMA)
  To submit a public records request under the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), see our information page for the required form, submission process, and any associated fees.
  • General contact: Brenda Johnson ([email protected]), (801) 536-0095
  • Submit a records request
    

Guidance and assistance

• Find the right environmental permit
  Starting a new project or need to modify an existing one? Our interactive guide can help you determine which DEQ permits you may need.
  • Launch the DEQ Permit Guide
    
• Free help for small businesses navigating environmental permits and regulations
  Our Small Business Environmental Assistance Program offers free, confidential help to understand and comply with environmental rules.
  • Get Small Business Assistance
    
• For rural or local issues your best first contact may be one of our District Engineers.
  • Find your District Engineer

Division and program contacts

Find contact information for our specific environmental divisions below. For a complete list of programs and staff, see the division's detailed contact page.

• Air Quality
  For questions about air quality permits, vehicle emissions, monitoring, and compliance.
  • Visit the Division of Air Quality home page
• Drinking Water
  For questions regarding public water systems, operator certification, and water quality testing.
  • See all Division of Drinking Water contacts
• Environmental Response and Remediation
  For questions regarding Superfund sites, environmental cleanups, and underground storage tanks.
  • See all Division of Environmental Response and Remediation contacts
• Waste Management and Radiation Control
  For questions about solid and hazardous waste, recycling, used oil, and radioactive materials.
  • See all Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control contacts
• Water Quality
  For questions regarding surface water permits, groundwater protection, and watershed management.
  • See all Division of Water Quality contacts

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Utah is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DEQ is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate in regard to a person's race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Questions regarding our equal employment opportunities can be directed to our Office of Human Resource Management: LeAnn Johnson ([email protected]), (385) 226-4881. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: (800) 346-4128.