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VOCs Community Monitoring: Neighborhood Air
Project suspended until further notice due to instrumentation issues. This project aims to monitor volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) in underserved communities in Utah’s Wasatch Front. By conducting regular surveys using a mobile laboratory, the Division of Air Quality (DAQ) can gather data at the neighborhood level. Utah communities including North…
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Methodology: Vehicle Miles Traveled Compared to 2-Stroke Lawn Equipment Use
Comparison infographics for ChargeYourYard.utah.gov were created using the following methodology: NOx + Volatile Organic Compounds emission for an average 2019 model year passenger vehicle compared to 2-stroke lawn equipment (represented by nonroad default scale) in the Northern Wasatch Front geographic area. MOVES Emission Modeling System For Passenger Car: For Lawn & Garden 2-Stroke Equipment: Formulas…
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Charge Your Yard Incentive Programs
The Charge Your Yard program offers incentives for residents and yard care businesses to switch from gas-powered to electric yard equipment. Sign up for our mailing list to receive updates on future opportunities! Incentive programs Handheld yard equipment only. No lawnmowers! MARCH 2026: Resident program EARLY 2026: Lawn care business program Related Sign up to…
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Improving Volatile Organic Compound Emission Estimates for the Uintah Basin
This study builds on last year’s effort to improve the speciation of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from oil and gas wells in the Uintah Basin. Better speciation profiles will yield a better emission inventory for the basin and will help focus emission reduction strategies. Principal Investigators: Trang Tran, Huy Tran (USU) Funded by Science…
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ULend Program
The ULend program is a collaborative approach for fixing compliance issues before they become a regulatory problem. The program focuses on small oil and gas producers who might not be able to afford the kind of expensive equipment that could help them identify and repair leaks early.
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Pollution in Utah and Ozone Transport
When we talk about ozone pollution in Utah, we usually think of wintertime ozone in the Uinta Basin and summertime ozone along the Wasatch Front. What we don’t always take into account is the global nature of ozone; what we often view as a localized problem actually comes from a combination of regional, national and…
