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PFAS Resources ADEQ

WEBPFAS Resources. Revised on: April 15, 2024 - 9:43 a.m. ADEQ is monitoring scientific, regulatory and legal developments related to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl …

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URL: https://www.azdeq.gov/pfas-resources

Arizona Children's Environmental Health Program: Water

WEBArizona Children's Environmental Health Program: Water. ADEQ works to protect the quality of Arizona's surface waters (streams, lakes, rivers), aquifers (underground water …

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Medical Sharps Disposal ADEQ

WEBEvery year, people throughout the country use billions of needles, syringes and lancets — also known as sharps — to manage medical conditions at home. Improperly discarded …

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Arizona Children's Environmental Health Program

WEBOne of the most important things we can do to protect our children's future is make sure they grow up in a healthy natural environment. Because children are especially …

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Environmental Health Risks For Children ADEQ

WEBLikewise, proportionate to its body weight, the average 1-year-old eats two to seven times more grapes, bananas, pears, carrots and broccoli than an adult. Environmental …

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PRESS RELEASE 2021 Year in Review ADEQ works to protect the

WEBPHOENIX (Dec. 31, 2021) — This year, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) took key actions to protect the environment and health of all Arizonans. “This …

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Learn More About the Water Quality Programs ADEQ

WEBThe Water Quality Division (WQD) protects and enhances public health and the environment by ensuring healthy drinking water is provided by public water systems and …

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Effects of Common Air Pollutants ADEQ

WEBPollutants can narrow and inflame airways, leading to decreased airflow, abnormal mucus production, fluid accumulation and shedding of cells that line and protect the airways. …

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Children's Environmental Health Program ADEQ

WEBThe Office of Children’s Environmental Health’s (OCEH) mission is to protect children from environmental health risks. Since children’s bodies and organs are still developing, they …

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AQD Asbestos ADEQ

WEBRevised On: Jan 11, 2024 - 11:30 a.m. Asbestos is a collection of naturally occurring minerals once popular in construction for its durable, fire retardant, corrosion-resistant …

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PFAS EPA Announcement ADEQ

WEBWith this rule, EPA establishes legally enforceable levels for six PFAS known to occur individually or as mixtures in drinking water. EPA will regulate five PFAS …

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My Community ADEQ

WEBMy Community strengthens ADEQ’s ability to transparently share our work's scale, scope, and progress to protect Arizona's public health and the environment. It is part of ADEQ’s …

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Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) ADEQ

WEBArizona Harmful Algal Blooms. Algae are microscopic organisms that can be found naturally in all types of water. Sometimes algae rapidly grow out of control, or bloom. In Arizona, a …

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What is an High Pollution Advisory (HPA)

WEBA High Pollution Advisory (HPA) is issued when it is imminent or there is a high probability for ozone or PM levels to exceed the federal health standard. High Pollution Advisories …

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PRESS RELEASE New Program to Protect Health and Encourage …

WEBThe Tucson area will soon be receiving five-day air quality forecasts from the ADEQ, thanks to a collaborative effort between ADEQ and Pima County Department …

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Drinking Water in Arizona ADEQ

WEBThe vast majority of these regulated PWSs provide drinking water that meets all state and federal primary (health-based) drinking water standards. Since 1974, the Environmental …

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PRESS RELEASE ADEQ Initiates Proactive $3 Million Public Water …

WEBPHOENIX (Dec. 16, 2022) — The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) today initiated its proactive statewide public water system sampling effort to protect …

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WQD Safe Drinking Water ADEQ

WEBRevised On: Feb. 6, 2024 - 12:50 p.m. More than 6 million people in Arizona get drinking water from a regulated public water system overseen by ADEQ. To ensure the quality of …

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Career Opportunities ADEQ

WEBCareer Opportunities at ADEQ. Revised on: Aug. 23, 2023 - 11:50 p.m. Who We Are. At ADEQ, we strive to protect and enhance public health and the environment …

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