Environment - Air and Water Quality
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About Water Resources
Several programs and departments within Salt Lake County Government have spent countless hours promoting water quality and planning since...
Air Pollution Control
The Bureau of Air Pollution Control regulates the Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program and enforces regulations regarding sources...
Christmas Tree Collection
From January 2 to 31, we will collect Christmas trees at your curb. We will be on your street throughout the month, so leave your tree at the curb, not...
Compost Sales
Compost is available all year long (while supplies last) and is recommended for mixing directly into the soil (suggested ratio is three parts soil to...
Water Resources Planning and Restoration
As the area-wide water quality planning authority, Salt Lake County is extremely concerned with the ecological health, water quality, and species...
Flood Control Engineering
Planning, engineering design, and construction of County roads, highways, bridges, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage, and flood...
Health Department Regulations
Body Art Facilities Regulation, Chemically Contaminated Properties Regulation, Community Noise Pollution Control Regulation, Correctional...
Jordan River Restoration
Numerous restoration projects are underway in the Jordan River Watershed. If your group is involved in any projects, please let us know so that...
Other Water Issues
As Salt Lake County continues to grow, many issues may potentially impact water quality and watershed health in this area. Some of ...
Sanitation and Safety
The Bureau of Sanitation and Safety addresses complaints and deficiencies regarding housing, solid and infectious waste, noise, indoor air...
Salt Lake County Green
Salt Lake County Environmental Programs.
Stormwater
Salt Lake County is required by Federal and State mandate to implement a Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) aimed at improving...
Water Resources Planning and Restoration
Salt Lake County anticipates hosting an annual Watershed Symposium each fall. This event serves two main purposes: Serves as...
Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Studies
On a semi-annual basis, the Utah Division of Water Quality (DWQ) develops lists of impaired waters in the state. 'Impaired waters' are...
Water and Hazardous Waste
The Bureau of Water Quality and Hazardous Waste regulates public swimming pools, solid waste and processing facilities, drinking water systems...
Water Library
Studies and other documents that chronical water quality efforts...
Water Quality Steward Ship Plan
In 2006, Salt Lake County began a collaborative effort to develop our Water Quality Stewardship Plan (WaQSP). After three years of data...
Watershed Watch
The Salt Lake County Water Resources Planning and Restoration Program currently has a grant through the State Division of Water Quality to...