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Phoenix-area traffic returns, carbon emissions rise as …

9/21/2021
Traffic has returned to metro Phoenix in a big way, causing delays in morning and afternoon commutes and increasing carbon emissions in an area that has long-standing problems with air quality.

Peoria water well labeled as ‘high risk’ since …

9/13/2021
A water well that serves Peoria residents with drinking water has been labeled as “high risk” by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality since 2005, according to numerous water reports released by the city over the years.

Pinal County Air Quality monitoring network plan can …

5/25/2021
Pinal County Air Quality has made its annual monitoring network plan available for public inspection for 30 days prior to submission to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The annual ambient …

Apache Junction water quality report available; says …

5/20/2021
The Apache Junction Water District 2020 water quality report is available. The report can be accessed at ajwaterdistrict.org/water-quality-reports-2  or customers can request a printed copy …

Ozone high pollution advisory extended through May 12

5/11/2021
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality’s Ozone High Pollution Advisory has been extended through Wednesday, May 12.

Phoenix commits to clean air with new declaration

5/11/2021
The Phoenix City Council approved a request for the city to join the C40 Clean Air Cities Declaration and take on its worsening air quality during its May 5 meeting.

Conservation in action: Local partnership organizes …

4/23/2021
Rio Reimagined, Arizona State University, the city of Phoenix, and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality have come together for a day-long community cleanup effort this Saturday. The …

Peoria to replace failing fleet shop

4/7/2021
The city of Peoria’s aging facilities fleet shop is not in good shape.

State reaches settlements in Johnson Utilities cases

1/26/2021
The state has settled water and wastewater violations with Johnson Utilities, the most cited private utility by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) since 2017.  The …

Partnerships aim to decrease air pollution this …

10/15/2019
The Arizona Propane Gas Association, in partnership with the Arizona Propane Education & Research Foundation, has agreed to support the Maricopa County Air Quality Department’s effort to help keep the air clean and residents healthy this winter with their annual Burn Cleaner, Burn Better campaign.

Maricopa County officials offer info, no-cost …

10/9/2019
Summer is (finally) done and as the cooler months approach, one county agency is working to clear the air while spreading cheer this holiday season.

Arizona has room to improve its appeal to veterans …

5/23/2019
Arizona is not one of the worst when it comes to retirement locations for military veterans, but the state has certain areas to improve on for it to be …