DEQ.utah.gov - Utah Department of Environmental Quality

 

24 Hour Emergency Phone Number for Incident Spills
(801)536-4123
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Spills - Reporting and Spills Data Access

 


Industry, waste transporters and others are required by Federal and/or State law to report spills and other environmental incidents immediately to within 24 hours, depending on the incident.

In the case of emergencies, call 911 (or other local emergency response number), especially if the incident threatening public health or the environment  requires immediate action by local authorities.

Reporting Environmental Spills and Other Incidents

This table summarizes types of incidents and which Division should be contacted.  More information on specific reporting requirements is available here. The submission of a written report summarizing the incident and remedial actions taken is often required. The appropriate Division can provide you with more information.

 

Reporting Environmental Incidents
Type of Incident Division Office Hours Phone After Hours Phone
Air Pollution Control Device Upsets Air Quality 536-4000 536-4123
Hazardous Waste Spills Solid and Hazardous Waste 538-6170
CERCLA/ EPCRA Hazardous Substances * Environmental Response and Remediation 536-4100
Releases Affecting "Waters of the State" * Water Quality 538-6146
Radiological Materials * Radiation Control 536-4250
Petroleum Products Not Affecting Water Environmental Response and Remediation 536-4100


* May also require notification of the National Response Center (1-800-424-8802)

Signs of Potential Environmental Problems

Citizens may sometimes see things that don’t seem right and wonder who to contact and when.  This page provides general information.  If you have questions, please contact us at one of the numbers below or by e-mail.


Resources

Spills Data Access - The entire incident database (1988 - December 2007) is available as an Excel spreadsheet file (zipped).


More Information

Requests for additional information can be made by e-mail or in writing to:

Mike Zucker
Utah Division of Environmental Response and Remediation
168 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116 (801) 536-4100

Please note: UDEQ complies with the requirements of the Utah Government Records Access Management Act (GRAMA). All requests must be accompanied with a GRAMA request form prior to the exchange of information. Click here for GRAMA information.

Once the request is received, a response will be made within 10 working days.

 

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