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Welcome to Environmental Quality

DEQ is your source for monitoring and assessing the quality of the City and County of Denver’s air and water and other aspects of the environment.


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Announcements

 

2010 Environmental Report

Each year, the Division of Environmental Quality conducts numerous outreach events, compliance assistance, and public and private facility inspections to ensure that Denver continues to be a better place to live and work.  

Denver Small Business Energy Program  

Our program provides education, support services, and financial assistance to small businesses and business districts to help business owners save money, increase energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to providing low or no cost energy solutions for businesses, we also assist with establishing performance goals and long term strategies for ongoing energy and sustainability improvements.  

New EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule   

To help prevent childhood lead poisoning, a new federal rule took effect on April 22, 2010 which requires contractors to be trained and certified in lead-safe work practices. The rule applies to work performed on pre-1978 housing or on child-occupied facilities. 

2009 Environmental Report    

2008 Lake Report 

The 2008 Denver Lake Report reflects the findings of the 2008 sampling year.

Pharmaceutical take back program  

Colorado has joined the Pharmaceutical take back program, in hopes to improve the health of the Colorado community. Learn more...

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