| Utah Department of Environmental Quality | |
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| Jurisdiction: | Utah State Government |
| Headquarters: | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Region Code: | UT |
| Chief1 Name: | Kimberly D. Shelley |
| Chief1 Position: | Executive Director |
| Chief2 Name: | Ty L. Howard |
| Chief2 Position: | Deputy Director |
| Child1 Agency: | Division of Air Quality |
| Child2 Agency: | Division of Drinking Water |
| Child3 Agency: | Division of Environmental Response & Remediation |
| Child4 Agency: | Division of Waste Management & Radiation Control |
| Child5 Agency: | Division of Water Quality |
The Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is a state governmental organization headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. DEQ's mission is to safeguard the public health and quality of life of Utahns by protecting and enhancing the environment. DEQ implements State and federal environmental laws and works with individuals, community groups, and businesses to protect the quality of Utah's air, land and water.