Arizona has created a “Real Recyclers of Arizona” series, a parody of the Real Housewives series, educating Arizonians on the value of recycling.
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Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Resources for Public Water Systems
This webpage provides information on public water system testing and the ADEQ PFAS Mitigation Plan related to drinking water to address PFAS MCLs established under the EPA National Primary Drinking…
U.S. EPA Approves Arizona Application to Oversee All Classes of Underground Injection Wells
In an extension of cooperative federalism practices between co-regulators, U.S. EPA this week signed a final rule approving Arizona Department of Environmental Quality oversight of the underground injection control (UIC)…
ECOS Green Report: Status of State Environmental Agency Budgets, Fiscal Years 2020 to 2023
This Green Report analyzes and discusses state environmental agency budget funding from FY2020-FY2023.
Arizona Takes Steps to Help Prevent Cyber Attacks at Water Facilities
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has developed an educational pamphlet about cybersecurity for inspectors to distribute during inspections at drinking water and wastewater facilities in the state. The handout…
Arizona Adopts New Aquifer Water Quality Standards
Last week, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) announced approval by the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council of new Aquifer Water Quality Standards (AWQS). These standards update the legal safety…
Arizona Promotes Recycling with Help from the ‘Real Housewives’
Move over, Real Housewives of Bravo! There’s a new cast of characters on the scene at the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) – ready to lead the way on…
Arizona Poised to Earn U.S. EPA Approval to Oversee UIC Wells
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is nearing federal approval to oversee Safe Drinking Water Act permitting for all underground injection control (UIC) wells in the state, following a…
Arizona Kicks Off Air Quality Awareness Week with Education Event
On May 3, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality invited community members to the Arizona Science Center for an exciting day of air quality education. Marking the start of Air…
Arizona Recognized for Permitting, Water Quality, and Recycling Innovations
Four projects of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) have garnered recognition as finalists for the 2025 Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Awards. Arizona Forward is a statewide environmental organization,…
