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Welcome to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, where our mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment. Our Vision
To be the No. 1 state in the nation in:
balanced, leading-edge environmental protection. radical simplicity for customers and staff.

06/06/2026

We stumbled upon this poor, defenseless aluminum can today on the trail. Left all alone. Naturally, we adopted it on the spot and are giving it a forever home (in the recycling bin).

But seriously, our beautiful Arizona trails and parks aren’t trash cans! National Trails Day is the perfect time to remind you how to keep clean:

🎒 Pack it in, Pack it out: If you brought it with you, it leaves with you.
🗑️ The "+1 Rule": Bring a small baggie on your hikes. Pick up your own trash, plus one other piece!
🥾 Stick to Trails: Going off-trail can create “social trails” which lead to erosion, runoff, and damage

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🚗 Does your car need repairs to pass emissions testing?ADEQ can help! ➡️ azdeq.gov/carhelpLast month, shops helped repai...
05/06/2026

🚗 Does your car need repairs to pass emissions testing?

ADEQ can help! ➡️ azdeq.gov/carhelp

Last month, shops helped repair 235 vehicles, saving drivers more than $185,700 and reducing air pollution by 16.01 tons.

Happy ! 🌵At ADEQ, we believe protecting our planet starts with education. That’s why we engage students from across Ari...
05/06/2026

Happy ! 🌵

At ADEQ, we believe protecting our planet starts with education. That’s why we engage students from across Arizona in hands-on environmental learning.

Through classroom visits or field trips to our agency, students are able to explore the importance of clean air, safe water, and healthy land. From testing water quality to learning how to reduce waste, we offer a variety of ways to spark curiosity and inspire action!

💡 Why does this matter? Because the next generation will shape the future of our environment. When we empower students with knowledge and tools, we’re planting the seeds for a healthier, more sustainable Arizona.

Learn how you can get your school involved ➡️ azdeq.gov/ScienceAlliance

Congratulations, Tucson Water!ADEQ Community Liaison Aaron T. was happy to present a Bronze Level Voluntary Environmenta...
04/06/2026

Congratulations, Tucson Water!

ADEQ Community Liaison Aaron T. was happy to present a Bronze Level Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program (VESP) award to Tucson Water - Silverbell West.

The Bronze Level VESP award recognizes Tucson Water's strong environmental compliance at Silverbell West in the past three years!

➡️ azdeq.gov/VESP

04/06/2026

Crushing it ♻️

Thanks to ADEQ’s Waste Reduction Assistance Grant, Nackard Pepsi was able to purchase a brand new 500-pound recycling baler! This machine allows them to compress hundreds of bottles in minutes, making faster and more efficiently!

Congrats, Aguila Transfer Station! ADEQ proudly presented them with a Bronze-Level Voluntary Environmental Stewardship ...
03/06/2026

Congrats, Aguila Transfer Station!

ADEQ proudly presented them with a Bronze-Level Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program (VESP) award for strong compliance record! This recognition highlights their commitment to strong environmental compliance and going above and beyond to protect our environment in !

awards recognize exceptional commitment to environmental stewardship beyond legal requirements ➡️ azdeq.gov/VESP

ADEQ is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone effective June 3, 2026, in Phoenix.Hourly forecast ➡️ https://...
03/06/2026

ADEQ is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone effective June 3, 2026, in Phoenix.

Hourly forecast ➡️ https://azdeq.gov/forecast

pollution explained ➡️ bit.ly/OzoneExplained

03/06/2026

2,500+ POUNDS of trash cleaned up at the Salt River 😮

ADEQ Joined the amazing Salty Scuba Squad team and over 50 volunteers to clean up the Salt River following the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Together, we picked up trash from the surrounding land, off the water's surface, and even underwater! The Salty Scuba Squad dove down to the river bed to clean up submerged items, including nearly 40 phones (some still working and successfully returned to their owners) and lost wallets.

We found everything from vapes, cans, and chip bags to shoes, sunglasses and more 😥

Remember: Pack out what you pack in. Our environment, wildlife, and community deserve better. Let’s keep Arizona beautiful. ♻️

Huge shoutout to the team who made this happen:
U.S. Forest Service-Tonto National Forest
Salt River Tubing
Salt River Waste and Trash Team (SWATT)
Redline Rentals and Sales
Natural Restorations
Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch
First Watch

Congrats, City of Peoria 👏👏ADEQ presented a Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program (VESP) certificate of recognitio...
02/06/2026

Congrats, City of Peoria 👏👏

ADEQ presented a Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program (VESP) certificate of recognition to the City of Peoria's Butler Wastewater Reclamation Facility operations team for their commitment to compliance assurance!!

The facility achieved three consecutive years with no violations with any environmental regulatory agency. Thank you for your commitment in protecting our environment!

➡️ azdeq.gov/VESP

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