DEQ's Mission

To protect, conserve and enhance the quality of Wyoming’s environment
for the benefit of current and future generations.

 
March 14, 2024

Two Wyoming companies recognized by EPA as energy-efficient manufacturing plants in 2023

WYOMING – J.R. Simplot Company and Par Pacific were recently recognized by the EPA for reducing their energy use while providing cost-saving energy efficiency solutions that protect the climate, improve air quality, and protect public health. The two Wyoming companies were among 103 others nationwide that earned the EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification in...
March 11, 2024

March 13th is Know Your Well Day

By Kimberly Mazza In recognition of the importance of groundwater to the citizens of Wyoming and in conjunction with the National Groundwater Association “Groundwater Awareness Week”, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Water Quality Division (WQD) has designated March 13th as “Know Your Well Day.” With more than 53,000 private wells in Wyoming,...
February 5, 2024

WDEQ celebrates Wyoming Professional Water and Wastewater Operator Week

By Kimberly Mazza CHEYENNE – Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon proclaimed this week, Feb. 5-11, as the Wyoming Professional Water and Wastewater Operator Appreciation Week. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) is joining him in honoring these essential professionals. Water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection and wastewater treatment operators are professionals who are vital...
January 18, 2024

OSLI and DEQ Offer Free Assistance to Wyoming Water Systems to Plan and Develop Lead Service Line Inventories

Statewide, WY – The Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI) and the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) are working together to protect public health by helping Wyoming’s communities identify lead service lines in drinking water systems.   As part of a nationwide initiative, drinking water systems need to identify and generate...

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