Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ

ADEQ is issuing a High Pollution Watch (HPW) for ozone effective August 1 and August 2, 2024 in Phoenix. Hourly forecast ➡️ bit.ly/phoenixAQI #Ozone pollution explained ➡️ bit.ly/OzoneExplained #AZAirAware #azwx

🚨 ADEQ has activated the #SandStoneFire Wildfire Smoke Forecast. #Smoke will move east throughout the day. See how it is affecting your local community in #TontoBasin, #RooseveltLake, #FountainHills, #Cibecue, #Payson and #ShowLow🔥 Learn More ➡️ bit.ly/SandStoneFire #AZFire #AZWildfires #WildfireSmoke #AZ

Nackard Pepsi is ✨ CRUSHING✨ it (literally) with their new recycling efforts ♻️ Thanks to ADEQ’s Waste Reduction Assistance Grant, this Northern Arizona company was able to purchase a brand new 500-pound recycling baler. This amazing machine can compress hundreds of bottles in minutes, making #recycling faster and more efficient! ADEQ awarded Nackard Pepsi’s Recycling Expansion Project over $66,000 to grow their recycling program, reaching more communities in Northern Arizona, including low-income and indigenous areas. Learn more ➡️ azdeq.gov/recyclinggrants #ADEQCommunity #ReduceWaste #AZRecycles The Nackard Companies

Cooling off in one of our #AZ lakes, rivers or streams? Be on the lookout for #harmfulalgalblooms! Scummy, discolored water could be a sign of a potential harmful algal bloom that could make you and your pets sick. Remember these red flags: 🔴 Smells bad 🔴 Looks discolored 🔴 Has foam, scum, algal mats, or paint-like streaks on the surface 🔴 Has dead fish or other animals washed up on its shore or beach Remember: when in doubt, just stay out ➡️ azdeq.gov/AZHABs #AZWater #HAB #AlgalBloom

📢 #NEW - ADEQ’s Review of Circle K Chino Valley Fuel Release Investigation Shows No Current Threat to Drinking Water Sources in the Area. Read the news ➡️ azdeq.gov/pr/CircleK_2 Earlier this year, Circle K reported a release of 86,000 gallons of gasoline from an Underground Storage Tank (UST) at their Chino Valley location on SR 89. After reviewing all the data, ADEQ found that this amount is not supported by the evidence. We are requiring Circle K to continue investigating and correct any discrepancies. Regardless of the amount of fuel released, Arizona UST regulations require Circle K to fully investigate and clean up any contamination in the soil and groundwater. This ensures there are no current or future threats to public health or the environment. Learn about USTs ➡️ azdeq.gov/USTProgram #ADEQNews #ChinoValley #UndergroundStorageTank #AZ

We root, root, ROOT for reusable! ⚾♻️ Our Arizona Diamondbacks and Chase Field are stepping up to the plate with Bold Reuse, becoming the FIRST major pro sports venue in Arizona and the first MLB team to embrace reusable drinkware! 🌟 Read the news ➡️ atmlb.com/3LGlwY4 🥤 These reusable cups will be available for all Pepsi products at the All-You-Can-Eat Seats through the end of the 2024 season. Bold Reuse, a local women-owned company dedicated to ending single-use waste, will wash the cups at their new Phoenix Metro Regional Reuse Wash Hub near the stadium. This facility was partially funded by ADEQ’s recycling grant program. Learn about ADEQ's grants ➡️ azdeq.gov/recyclinggrants #ADEQNews #GoDbacks #BoldReuse #Sustainability #Reuse #AZRecycles

#NEW - ADEQ Takes Action Against Thatcher Company of Arizona, Inc. for Hazardous Waste Violations 🚨 Read the news ➡️ azdeq.gov/pr/ThatcherCo A Notice of Violation was issued today following the June 21 incident in Buckeye, where over 10,000 pounds of nitric acid spilled, causing air quality concerns and community evacuations. ADEQ's inspection found 11 possible infractions of federal and state environmental laws. The company now has 30 days to make corrections. #ADEQNews #BuckeyeAZ #AZ #ChemicalSpill #HazardousWaste

Happy #SystemAdministratorAppreciation Day! 🙌💻 Join us in celebrating the amazing work of our System Administrators at ADEQ! 👩💻👨💻 Kim Peterson has been with us for 9 years, starting at the service desk, moving to networking, and now transitioning to the Cyber Security Team. Kim's dedication and innovative problem-solving skills are truly inspiring! Brian Carskadon joined ADEQ in September and has quickly become an integral part of our team. His efforts in boosting our operational efficiency ensure that both in-office and remote employees can communicate and work seamlessly! Their hard work supports our mission to protect and enhance public health and the environment. Thank you, Kim and Brian! 🎉 #ADEQJobs #SystemAdmins #ITJobs

Happy National Intern Day 🌟 Today, we're highlighting one of our amazing water quality interns at ADEQ! Meet Kalai Kollus, who is dedicated to protecting Arizona’s waterways. Kalai is focusing on how wildfires and fire suppression tactics affect the health of our waters. She studies the impact on bug diversity, recovery, and water quality in wetlands. In the field, she observes Arizona wildlife in remote areas, collecting bugs like dragonflies to monitor the health of our ecosystems 🐛 🦋 💡 Her advice for others interested in environmental science or water quality? “Get your feet wet! An internship is a great way to get your foot in the door with an agency. I also have enjoyed volunteering with nonprofit organizations to figure out what water-related projects are the most interesting to me! If you’re currently in school, getting a position in a research lab is an excellent experience that will translate to many different environment-related fields!” Thank you, Kalai, for your commitment to protecting our #AZ waters 🎉 #NationalInternDay #WaterQuality #EnvironmentalScience #AZWater

ADEQ has partnered with Arizona Board of Regents to provide technical review & assistance on a three-year study at Arizona State University 🎉 Researchers are studying #extremeheat & its effects on natural emission levels to better understand ozone pollution. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gPSx6q6P #AzAir #AirQuality #Ozone