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Frequently Asked Questions About Utah's Inversion Season

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Check Daily Air Quality Forecast to Plan Ahead & Protect Health

WebClick for larger view. Warmer temperatures are here, and that means the Utah Department of Environmental Quality is checking ozone conditions. Although the …

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Understanding the sources and causes of Utah's air pollution

WebOzone. Ozone is formed when oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) break apart in the presence of sunlight and high temperatures and …

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Definition and Assessment of Great Salt Lake Health

WebThe Planning Process The definition of health was developed using the Conservation Action Planning (CAP) framework, drawing on the scientific expertise of lake researchers.

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Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control

WebProposed Rule Change for UAC R313-17. The Division hopes to initiate formal rulemaking in early 2024, but informal comments are welcome and can be submitted to DWMRC at …

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Health Advisory Panel

WebThe Utah Division of Water Quality and the Utah Department of Health have organized a Water Quality and Health Advisory Panel whose objectives are to …

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Utah HAP, Spring 2021

WebIdentify and quantify waterborne pathogens in the state of Utah to protect public health in recreational waterbodies. Prioritize waterbodies. Collect and summarize data. Coordinate …

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Utah Waterborne Pathogen Guidance for Recreational Waters

WebThe Utah Division of Wat er Quality (DWQ) and Utah Department of Health (DOH) provide supporting roles for the LHDs. DWQ devises and executes sampling plans that prioritize …

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Local Health Departments and District Engineers

WebAssistance 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 …

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ozone and Your Health

WebFrequently Asked Questions about Ozone and Your Health. On hot, sunny summer days, ground level ozone can rise to unhealthy levels. Breathing ozone can …

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Air Quality and Your Health

WebAir Quality and Outdoor Exercise (337 KB) (2014)—Research presentation. Air Quality and Outdoor Exercise Poster (192 KB) (2014)—Research poster. Clearance of …

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Hospitals and Healthcare Systems

WebThe SHP provides fact sheets and technical support to the healthcare industry for selecting products and work practices that reduce occupational and …

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Particulate Matter Overview

WebParticulate matter (PM), also known as particle pollution, is a complex mixture of small solid particles and liquid droplets in the air. Some particulate matter, like soot, …

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Regulations: Hospitals and Healthcare Systems

WebRegulated Medical Waste. To protect human health and the environment, the Infectious Waste Requirements (Utah Administrative Code Rule R315-316 of the …

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Vehicle Repair and Replacement Assistance Program (VRRAP) for …

WebThe Cache County Vehicle Repair and Replacement Assistance Program (VRRAP) provides funding assistance to individuals whose vehicle is failing vehicle …

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Impacts of Radiation from Aboveground Nuclear Tests on …

WebThe United States conducted 210 aboveground nuclear weapons tests in the lower 48 states and Pacific Ocean between July 1945 and November 1962.

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Utah Fish Advisories

WebEat fish, choose wisely Some fish from specific areas in Utah may contain chemicals that could pose health risks. When contaminant levels are unsafe, Utah …

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Utah Lake Recreational Monitoring

WebRelated Links Updates: May 23, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health …

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