In December 2022, the Arizona DEQ launched its “take-back and replace” pilot program to assist fire departments with removing, disposing of, and replacing firefighting foam containing PFAS at no cost.
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Arizona Pilots Innovative Program on PFAS Firefighting Foam
Arizona to Test Every Public Water System for PFAS
Arizona DEQ announced an agreement with the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority to direct $3M of Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF) to test all public drinking water systems in the state for PFAS.
States Celebrate 50 Years of Clean Water Progress
State environmental agencies are bristling with excitement this week over the 50th anniversary of the landmark Clean Water Act (CWA). Read on for a sampling of activities undertaken by Governors…
State Innovation Video 2022: Arizona Small Water System Fund
Arizona Awarded for Outstanding Groundwater Remediation
In August 2022, the National Ground Water Association honored the Arizona DEQ with the 2022 Outstanding Groundwater Remediation Project Award.
Arizona Partners with Public Universities to Find Innovative Solutions to Complex Problems Impacting State Individuals
In April 2022, Arizona DEQ announced a new partnership with public universities to develop solutions to persistent air and water quality challenges.
Arizona Touts 2021 Accomplishments, Revamps Voluntary Vehicle Repair Program
To start off 2022, the Arizona DEQ released its 2021 Year in Review, noting key actions taken to protect human and environmental health, including transitioning 80% of staff to remote work and completing nearly 4,500 facility inspections.
Arizona Waste Director Honored on Environment+Energy Leader 100 List
The Director of Arizona DEQ’s Waste Programs Division, Laura Malone, was recognized in the Environment+Energy Leader 100 list.
Arizona Strikes Deal with Air Force on PFAS Project
Arizona DEQ announced a $1.7M Environmental Services Agreement with the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center to remove PFAS from groundwater and contain a PFAS plume near Tucson.
