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Newsroom: Press Release Archive: May 2016

May 27, 2016
ADEQ is Issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Ozone for Maricopa County
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) on Saturday and Sunday May 28 and 29 for ozone in Maricopa County.
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May 19, 2016
ADEQ Announces Significant Cost Savings for State in its Ongoing Support of Governor Douglas A. Ducey’s Commitment to Efficient & Accountable Government
PHOENIX (May 19, 2016) – Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) officials announced today significant cost savings for the State of Arizona as part of its most recent accomplishments in support of Governor Douglas A. Ducey’s commitment to efficient, accountable government.
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May 17, 2016
Statement I-10 Milepost 376 Farm Dust Issue
Since the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality became aware of this issue, we have worked proactively and diligently with the farmer, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Arizona Department of Public Safety, and the Arizona Department of Agriculture (ADA) to take actions to solve this problem caused by this new owner to the area, who being from out-of-state, was unfamiliar with the nature of Arizona soils.
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May 12, 2016
ADEQ is Issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Ozone for Maricopa County
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) on Thursday, May 12 for ozone in Maricopa County.
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May 11, 2016
ADEQ Launches New Program to Remove Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) Free of Charge
PHOENIX (May 11, 2016) – Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) officials announced today the launch of a new program designed to remove, free of charge, old and potentially leaking underground storage tanks (USTs). Most gas stations throughout the state store gasoline or diesel fuel in large USTs. Leaks of gasoline or diesel from USTs into surrounding soil or groundwater can result in a public health hazard and often hinder the sale and redevelopment of properties where these tanks are present.
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May 11, 2016
ADEQ is Issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Ozone for Maricopa County
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) on Wednesday, May 11 for ozone in Maricopa County.
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May 10, 2016
ADEQ, ADOT and Keep Arizona Beautiful Host FreeEnvironmental Resources Roadshows in Williams and Prescott Valley
PHOENIX (May 10, 2016) – Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and Keep Arizona Beautiful (KAZB) staff will conduct two “Environmental Resources Roadshows,” where attendees will learn about ways to improve their local environment.
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May 3, 2016
ADEQ is Issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Ozone for Maricopa County
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Tuesday, May 3 for ozone in Maricopa County.
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