Recent News About Arizona Department Of Environmental Quality
Pima County offers resources to promote air quality by ending engine idling
By Giselle Rances | Apr 30, 2018
The PDEQ will launch an educational program about the dangers of vehicle pollution.
Pima County issues air quality advisory
By Soutrik Das | Apr 23, 2018
The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) has issued an air pollution advisory for the excess level of particulate matter, which has caused “Unhealthy Levels for Sensitive Individuals” throughout Pima, due to high winds and lack of rain.
Pima County extends comment period on power plant updates
By Rumbidzai Karen Musvosvi | Mar 19, 2018
The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality is extending its public comment period and holding another public hearing for the proposed modification of Air Quality Permit No. 1052 to Tucson Electric Power Irvington/H.Wilson Sundt Generating Station.
Pima County issues air quality watch due to residual smoke
By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018
Due to the risk of elevated levels of smoke in the Pima County area, the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality watch.
ADEQ issues pollution advisory for Yuma
By Carol Ostrow | May 3, 2017
Anticipating excessive ozone levels, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) issued a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Yuma today, with recommendations for those vulnerable to respiratory discomfort.
Cochise County measuring air quality due to smoke from Sawmill Fire
By Carol Ostrow | May 2, 2017
Because heavy smoke from the Sawmill Fire in the western portion of Cochise County may pose health hazards, county officials are temporarily installing four monitoring devices near the scene to measure air quality.
Pima County project uncovers tons of waste in Pantano Wash
By Caitlin Nordahl | Mar 17, 2017
As Pima County’s efforts to clear sediment along the Pantano Wash continue, the city’s contractor recently found massive amounts of waste in the riverbed, including old car bodies, tires, rejected grave markers and household trash.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality considering discharge permit for Davis Dam water treatment plant
By Kathy Adams | Oct 26, 2016
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is considering issuing an Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) renewal permit to the United States Bureau of Reclamation for the Davis Dam water treatment plant near Bullhead City.
Black Canyon plant seeks to renew permit to release wastewater into Agua Fria River
By Kathy Adams | Oct 24, 2016
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is considering the renewal of an Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit to Kings Ranch Unit 2 Domestic Wastewater Improvement District to release wastewater from the Black Canyon treatment plant into the Agua Fria River basin in Yavapai County.
ADEQ issues public notice, plans to renew Snowflake wastewater discharge permit
By Kathy Adams | Oct 23, 2016
A public notice has been issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), which plans to renew the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) permit to the town of Snowflake.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issues air quality permits
By JoAnna Brown | Oct 23, 2016
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, the state agency charged with protecting and bettering public health and the environment across the state, recently issued three new air quality permits.
ADOT, ADEQ and Keep Arizona Beautiful team up for Environmental Resources Roadshow
By Kathy Adams | Oct 23, 2016
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and Keep Arizona Beautiful (KAZB) employees will hold the 'Environmental Resources Roadshow' to help show others how to improve their local environments.
ADEQ accepting grant applications for water-quality improvement
By Kathy Adams | Oct 2, 2016
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is accepting applications for $900,000 in competitive grants to fund projects that help improve water quality and reduce some forms of pollution.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality celebrates Pollution Prevention Week with a different theme each day
By Kathy Adams | Sep 20, 2016
In conjunction with Pollution Prevention Week, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is also celebrating 25 years of helping businesses with pollution-prevention goals.
ADEQ offers free stormwater pollution prevention plan template for permit holders
By Kathy Adams | Sep 18, 2016
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has a new resource for permit holders with coverage under the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) General Permit.
Arizona to celebrate Pollution Prevention Week
By Kathy Adams | Sep 14, 2016
Gov. Doug Ducey has designated the week of Sept.18 through 24 as Arizona Pollution Prevention (P2) Week.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality presenting two webinars during National Pollution Prevention Week
By Kathy Adams | Sep 1, 2016
National Pollution Prevention (P2) Week is the third week of September, and in Arizona, P2 Week is a time for residents and business owners to learn how to protect the environment by using fewer toxic chemicals, reducing water and energy consumption and generating less waste.
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality seeks input on renewal of permit for Snowflake wood mill
By Kathy Adams | Aug 18, 2016
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is accepting comments for the proposed renewal of air quality control permits to Arizona Natural Resources Products LLC for a wood mill at Southwest Renewable Brown Street Mill in Snowflake.
Grants to help improve water quality in four Arizona waterways
By Kathy Adams | Aug 9, 2016
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has awarded seven Water Quality Improvement Grants (WQIG), totaling more than $1.9 million, to help improve water conditions in four state waterways.
Colorado River Indian Tribes awarded grant for environmental assessment in La Paz County
By Kathy Adams | Aug 8, 2016
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has awarded the first state brownfields grant to a tribal nation.
