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ADEQ director: Recycled water, renewable energy key to Arizona’s future
Capturing rainwater for drinking. Reusing what goes down the shower drain to water the lawn. Irrigating trees with used water from a air-conditioning system. Recycling water in these and other ways is key to meeting Arizona's long-term water needs, the head of the state Department of Environmental Quality said Tuesday (Sept. 29).
New state panel to advise on key water issues
Increasing collaboration among offices responsible for Arizona's water supply will better prepare the state to conserve and reuse its most precious natural resource, an agency head said Aug. 31.
Brewer signs environment bill, but no action on rest of budget
Gov. Jan Brewer signed one bill from the budget package the Legislature sent to her desk, but the crucial questions of whether she will sign or veto the rest of the bills won't be answered until next week.
Ariz. water company faces possible state sanctions
BULLHEAD CITY - Preliminary inspection results of an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality water test in Bullhead City are in. A state inspector reported major deficiencies in the way water was hauled to a system that provides drinking water to Desert Foothills residents.
State cites Yuma recycler for e-waste violations
YUMA - The state has cited a Yuma recycler for violating rules for properly handling and disposing old computers. The e-waste includes the remnants of old computer screens and other electronics and likely contain lead, mercury, dioxin and other toxic compounds.
ADEQ announces settlement for cleanup of ASARCO mines
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality announced a settlement with mining giant ASARCO for the cleanup of several contaminated sites and the protection of water resources.
