Fact Sheets, Reports and Guidance
- 2020 Oregon Annual Ambient Criteria Pollutant Air Monitoring Network Plan
- 40 Code of Federal Regulations 124 - Procedures for Decisionmaking
- 40 Code of Federal Regulations 260 - Hazardous Waste Management General
- 40 Code of Federal Regulations 261 - Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste
- 40 Code of Federal Regulations 262 - Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste
- 40 Code of Federal Regulations 263 - Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste
- 40 Code of Federal Regulations 264 - Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste TSD Facilities
- 40 Code of Federal Regulations 265 - Interim Status Standards for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste TSD Facilities
- 40 Code of Federal Regulations 270 - EPA Administered Hazardous Waste Permit Programs
- 40 Code of Federal Regulations 279 - Standards for the Management of Used Oil
- 40 Code of Federal Regulations 60. Appendix A to Part 60 (Method 1 - Method 15)Referenced CFR's
- 40 Code of Federal Regulations 60. Appendix A to Part 60 (Method 15A - Method 28A) Referenced CFR's
- 40 Code of Federal Regulations 60. Appendix B to Part 60 Referenced CFR's
- 40 Code of Federal Regulations 60. Appendix C to Part 60 Referenced CFR's
- 40 Code of Federal Regulations 60. Appendix D to Part 60 Referenced CFR's
- 40 Code of Federal Regulations 60. Appendix F to Part 60 Referenced CFR's
- A Strategy for Monitoring Oregon's Waters This document, completed in 2005, provides a complete description of DEQ’s water monitoring activities throughout the state.
- A Summary of Technical Assistance ResourcesSpreadsheet providing numerous web links to technical information and factsheets for water quality protection including management strategies for place-based planning, toxics reduction, climate change impacts, harmful algae blooms, stormwater, etc.
- Accredited Asbestos Training Providers
- Aerosol Spray Can Management
- After the Fire: How to Safely Manage Ash and Debris from Burned Buildings
- Air Quality Monitoring Annual Report 2019
- Air quality ratings chartThis chart describes the health risk rating of different smoke levels. It includes information on how DEQ classifies smoke levels for 24-hour, eight-hour and hourly exposure.
- Air Quality Requirements for Gasoline Dispensing Facilities
- Air Quality Sampling in The DallesNaphthalene and Total PAH Sampling - Summer 2017
- Air Toxics Advisory Committee Final Report. 2002
- Air Toxics in Klamath Falls
- Air Toxics Solutions Committee Report and Recommendations
- Alternative Water Supply Policy Statement
- Analytical Laboratories
- Annual Environmental Cleanup Report, 2021
- Annual Environmental Report to the Legislature - 2018
- Annual Government-to-Government Report on Tribal Relations, 2018
- Annual Report on Oregon’s Water Quality National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program, 2018
- Annual Report on Oregon's Water Quality National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program, 2019
- Annual Report on Oregon's Water Quality National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program, 2020
- Approval of Bioremediation Technologies
- Aquifer Storage and Recovery and Artificial Groundwater Recharge
- Asbestos — Rules of AbatementWhat you need to know about removal and maintenance
- Asbestos ASN 4 Form
- Asbestos ASN 8 Form
- Asbestos Information What contractors and business owners need to know before starting renovation or demolition
- Asbestos Information for HomeownersWhat homeowners need to know about asbestos before starting renovation projects
- Asbestos Survey Requirements
- Ash Grove Mercury Reduction Advisory Committee's Report, Dec. 21, 2007
- Auto Dismantler Handbook
- Automotive Repair and Maintenance Tips for Drinking Water ProtectionFactsheet detailing basic pollution prevention opportunities that automotive repair and maintenance businesses and others can incorporate to protect drinking water supplies. Addresses commercial, industrial and municipal land uses.
- Background Levels of Metals in Soils for Cleanups
- Basic Tips for Keeping Drinking Water Clean and Safe General guidance for residential, commercial, industrial and municipal land uses.
- Basin Summary ReportsSupplement to the Statewide Water Quality Toxics Assessment
Report
- Beach Monitoring Investigative Sampling at Cannon and Tolovana BeachesMay 2013
This study was designed to capture the first rain storms occurring after the dry summer season. The timing of the sampling events was close to ideal. Five days of sampling were conducted during October and November of 2012.
- Beaverton Particulate Matter Survey Study This study was conducted in conjunction with the establishment of a new PM2.5 particulate sampling site in Beaverton on the property of Highland Park Middle School.
- Bend CO Network Assessment 2003 During the winter of 2003-2004 a study re-evaluating the current location of the carbon monoxide (CO) monitoring station in Bend Oregon was performed.
- Biomonitoring Accomplishments. 2016
- Biosolids Management Plan Template
- Biosolids Management Plan Template
- Biosolids: A Beneficial Resource
- Budget Reductions Spreadsheet, 2020
- Burn Cleaner Fuel
- Burn Permit (Russian)
- Burn Permit (Spanish)
- Business and Industry Tips for Drinking Water ProtectionFactsheet detailing voluntary efforts that commercial and industrial businesses can incorporate to preserve and protect groundwater and surface water resources.
- Certification Programs for Water and Wastewater System Operators
- Certification Programs for Water and Wastewater System Operators
- Certification Programs for Water and Wastewater System Operators
- Certification Programs for Water and Wastewater System Operators
- Certification Programs for Water and Wastewater System Operators, 2009
- Checklist of Best Management Practices
- Clarification of Soil Sampling Requirements for VOCs Policy
- Clean Air Partners Program Fact Sheet
- Cleanup Annual Report. 2017
- Cleanup Program Quality Assurance Policy
- Closing Gaps in Spill Response Planning for Rail Routes
- Coburg Management Plan for Groundwater Systems
- Columbia Pacific Biorefinery (Cascade Kelly Holdings LLC)Facility Information
- Columbia Slough Sediment Update
- Commercial Food Waste Composting Food Study Project Report October 2002. This report provides the basis for the evaluation, procedures used to conduct the demonstration, presentation and evaluation of the performance-monitoring program, an assessment of regulatory methods and a recommended regulatory approach.
- Commercial Plan Review Checklist
- Composition of Commingled Recyclables Before and After Processing
- Considerations for Designing a Cap-and-Trade Program in Oregon
- Continuous Monioring Manual Source testing manuals
- Cooper Environmental's Report on Fence Line Monitoring near ESCO
- Creative Ideas to Reduce Commute Trips
- Declaration of Exemption: DEQ’s Vehicle Inspection Program
- Decommissioning a Perc Dry Cleaning Machine
- Deconstruction vs. DemolitionAn evaluation of carbon and energy impacts from deconstructed homes in the City of Portland.
- DEQ Air Permits and Cleaner Air Oregon Implementation
- DEQ Guidance for Use of Institutional Controls
- DEQ PM2.5 Sensors
- DEQ Staff Telephone Directories - by last name
- DEQ Staff Telephone Directories - by department
- DEQ Staff Telephone Directory - Alphabetical by Division
- DEQ Staff Telephone Directory - Alphabetical by Last Name
- DEQ’s Air Quality Index
- DEQ’s letter of objection to EPA’s draft NPDES permits for Lower Columbia River (May 15, 2020)DEQ's letter to EPA objecting to EPA’s recently released draft water quality permits (known as NPDES permits) for four federally operated dams on the Lower Columbia River (May 15, 2020)
- DEQ’s Onsite E-Permitting
- Description of "Permit Waiver" Provisions
- Developing Risk-Based Standards for Residential Heating Oil Tanks
- Developing Strategies for Drinking Water ProtectionInformation on using place-based planning to achieve risk reduction for public drinking water systems. Also includes recommendations for using Updated Source Water Assessment information.
- Development of Oregon Background Metals Concentrations in Soil
- Disaster Debris Management
- Drinking Water Protection Certification Requirement Fact SheetDetails the consistent set of elements that are needed if the public water system seeks state certification. Addresses residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, agricultural, forestry, recreation, land uses and transportation corridors.
- Drinking Water Protection Strategies for Commercial & Industrial Land UsesResource guide providing general and specific strategies for minimizing the risk from commercial and industrial land uses within drinking water source areas. Useful for municipal facilities that use or store hazardous chemicals or petroleum products.
- Drinking Water Protection Using an Ordinance or OverlayFact sheet that summarizes how a drinking water protection ordinance or overlay can be used and provides local and national examples of drinking water protection ordinances. General guidance for municipal land use/place-based planning.
- Drinking Water Source Monitoring - Summary of detections 2008 - 2014 Lists constituents detected during source water test and from groundwater wells used by public water systems in Oregon. Includes analytical results pesticides, pharmaceuticals, VOCs, fire retardants, PAHs, personal care products, etc.
- Drinking Water Source Monitoring Project Phase I and Phase II Report (2008-2010)
- Driver's Guide
- Driver's Guide
- Dry Cleaners: Air Quality Requirements
- Dry Cleaners: Annual Hazardous Waste and Air Quality Compliance Report
- Dry Cleaners: Annual Hazardous Waste and Air Quality Compliance ReportKorean version
- Dry Cleaners: Annual Hazardous Waste and Air Quality Compliance ReportVietnamese version
- Dry Cleaners: Containment Under and Around Dry Cleaning Systems
- Dry Cleaners: Containment Under and Around Dry Cleaning SystemsKorean version
- Dry Cleaners: Containment Under and Around Dry Cleaning SystemsVietnamese version
- Dry Cleaners: Delivery of Perchloroethylene Solvent
- Dry Cleaners: Delivery of Perchloroethylene SolventKorean version
- Dry Cleaners: Delivery of Perchloroethylene SolventVietnamese version
- Dry Cleaners: Environmental Response Claim
- Dry Cleaners: Environmental Response ClaimKorean version
- Dry Cleaners: Hazardous Waste Management
- Dry Cleaners: Hazardous Waste ManagementKorean version
- Dry Cleaners: Hazardous Waste ManagementVietnamese version
- Dry Cleaners: Listing Inactive Facilities
- Dry Cleaners: Overview of Environmental Regulations
- Dry Cleaners: Overview of Environmental RegulationsKorean version
- Dry Cleaners: Overview of Environmental RegulationsVietnamese version
- Dry Cleaners: Reporting Releases
- Dry Cleaners: Reporting ReleasesKorean version
- Dry Cleaners: Wastewater Management
- Dry Cleaners: Wastewater ManagementKorean version
- Dry Cleaners: Wastewater ManagementVietnamese version
- Eco Tips for Driving
- Electric Vehicles in Oregon
- Emission Inventory Demonstration for Air Toxics and Ozone PrecursorsThis report presents results from DEQ’s evaluation of several emission control strategies implemented in the Portland and Medford Air Quality Maintenance Areas.
- Employee Commute Options
- Employee Commute Options resources
- EPA Dental Rule Compliance Dental Office Category – 40 CFR, Part 441
- Evaluation of actions to support product environmental footprinting in the Pacific Northwest
- Evaluation of Climate, Energy, and Soils Impacts of Selected Food Discards Management Systems
- Evaluation of Moss Sampling as a Methodology for Evaluating Air Toxics, Using Portland as a Study Area
- Example Letter to Residents
- Existing system evaluation report form and inspections fact sheet
- Factors Influencing Nitrate Risks at Oregon Public Water SystemsRegional report
- Failure Rate
- Federal Tune-up Requirements for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers
- Food Waste for Delivery to Oregon Composting Facilities
- Free Well Water Testing permissions slip
- Frequently Asked Questions about Biosolids
- Frequently Asked Questions for Car DealersThe Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program offers a cash rebate for Oregon drivers who purchase or lease electric vehicles.
- Funds and Resources for Drinking Water Source ProtectionResources available to public water systems including grants and loans to fund drinking water infrastr. and source protection projects. Residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, agricultural, forestry, recreation and transportation land uses.
- Funds and Resources information available to public water systems
- Generic Remedies for Soils Contaminated with PCBs
- Generic Remedy Guidance
- Groundwater Basics For Drinking Water ProtectionGeneral guidance for residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, agricultural, forestry, recreation, and transportation land uses.
- Groundwater Monitoring Well Drilling, Construction and Decommissioning
- Groundwater Quality in Oregon - January 2007
- Groundwater Quality in Oregon - January 2009
- Groundwater Quality in Oregon - January 2011
- Groundwater Quality in Oregon - January 2013
- Groundwater Quality in Oregon - January 2015
- Groundwater Quality Protection in Oregon
- Groundwater Quality Protection In Oregon 2017
- Groundwater Quality Report for the Deschutes Basin, Oregon March 2006. This report presents groundwater information for the Deschutes Basin.
- Groundwater Quality Report for the Klamath Basin, OregonJuly 2006. DEQ studies of private, domestic wells in the basin show some constituents exceed federal Maximum Contaminant Levels. These constituents include nitrate, arsenic, volatile organic compounds and bacteria.
- Groundwater Quality Report for the North Coast Basin, Oregon October 2004. This report compiles and summarizes groundwater information from several sources.
- Groundwater Quality Report for the Willamette Basin, OregonMarch 2004. Oregon's Willamette Basin includes one of the major river and watershed systems in the state as well as significant groundwater aquifers.
- Groundwater Resource GuideExtensive tech assistance, funding info and resources available to public water systems for gr. water source protection projects. Addresses residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, agricultural, forestry, recreation, and transportation land uses.
- Guidance for Applying the Low-Impact Site Rule to UST Cleanup Sites
- Guidance for Assessing and Remediating Vapor Intrusion in Buildings
- Guidance for Assessing Bioaccumulative Chemicals of Concern in Sediment
- Guidance for Conducting Beneficial Water Use Determinations at Cleanup Sites
- Guidance for Conducting Feasibility Studies
- Guidance for Conducting Human Health Risk Assessments (Deterministic and Probabilistic)
- Guidance for Consideration of Land Use in Environmental Remedial Actions
- Guidance for Evaluating Residual Pesticides on Lands Formerly Used for Agricultural Production
- Guidance for Evaluating the Stormwater Pathway at Upland Sites
- Guidance for Heating Oil Tank Site Assessment and Cleanup
- Guidance for Identification of Hot Spots
- Guidance for Managing Hazardous Substance Air Discharges From Remedial Systems
- Guidance for Risk Based Decision Making for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites
- Guide for Oregon Drug Take-Back Programs
- Guide to Smoking Vehicles
- Guide to Smoking Vehicles - Spanish version
- HAGAMOS QUE CADA HILO CUENTE.
- Hayden Island Air Sampling for Volatile Organic Compounds and Hydrogen Sulfide
- Hazardous Waste Definitions
- Hazardous Waste Expedited Enforcement Offers
- Hazardous waste technical assistance brochure
- HB 2186: Oregon Low Carbon Fuel Standards and Truck Efficiency
- HB 3273 Drug Take Back
- High Level Indicators of Oregon's Forested Streams June 2009
In this report we assess the condition of water resources on forested lands in Oregon.
- House Bill 2186: Oregon Clean Fuels Program Update
- House Bill 3068 Legislative ReportRecommendations to reduce wood smoke in Oregon
- Household Lead-based Paint Waste and Debris
- How Cleanup WorksThis fact sheet provides a summary of Oregon DEQ’s site cleanup process.
- How does Cleaner Air Oregon protect against noncancer health risk?
- How to apply for a DEQ Open-burn letter permit
- How to Dispose of Medical Waste Exposed to COVID-19
- Hubbard Management Plan for Groundwater Systems
- Identifying Potential Contaminant Sources with Geospatial Information Systems
- Illegal Drug Lab Cleanup Cost Recovery and Invoicing
- IMD: Consideration of Building Surface Hazards in Cleanup Decisions
- IMD: Professional Stamping of Cleanup Program Documents
- Improving Access to Recycling Services
- Improving Truck Efficiency and Reducing Idling
- Information about Oregon DEQ’s No Further Action Decisions
- Information on the Single-Use Bag Ban - House Bill 2509
- Instructions for Hazardous Waste Generation and Management Answer Sheet
- Intended Use Plan-State Fiscal Year 2017 - Update 2 Proposed
- Introduction to Drinking Water Protection in Oregon
- Is it Safe to Swim in the Willamette River?
- John Day and Canyon City Particulate Matter Survey Study A PM10 survey of the John Day and Canyon City area of central Oregon.
- Junction City Management Plan for Groundwater Systems
- Klamath Falls Particulate Matter Survey Study This study was conducted in conjunction with the establishment of a new Federal Reference Method PM2.5 particulate sampling site in Klamath Falls on Clinton Street at Peterson Elementary School.
- Klamath Falls PM2.5 Attainment Plan Fact Sheet
- Klamath Toxics Basin SummaryOctober 2019
- Laboratory and Environmental Assessment Division Quality Manual Documentation of the DEQ Laboratory's management policies, objectives, principles, organizational structure and authority, responsibilities, accountability, and implementation to ensure the quality of products and services generated.
- Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator Checklist
- Learn about the difference between Remote OBD (DEQ Too™) and Remote Sensing
- Licensed Service Providers
- List of Licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractors
- List of Potential Contaminant Sources and Impacts
- Listing and Delisting Criteria
- Low-Cost Air Quality Sensors
- Lower Mid-Columba River Ecological Assessment Final ReportMay 2012
This report summarizes an EPA funded study of toxics in the lower Mid-Columbia River from Bonneville Dam to Lake Wallula.
- Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area Synoptic Sampling Event Report. 2003 May 2006
- Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area. 1 Trend Analysis of Food Processor Land Application SitesDecember 2004
- Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area. 2 Trend Analysis of Food Processor Land Application SitesAugust 2007
- Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area. 3 Trend Analysis of Food Processor Land Application SitesJune 2011
- Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area. Analysis of Groundwater Nitrate Concentrations February 2012
- Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area. Estimation of Nitrogen Sources, Nitrogen Applied, and Nitrogen Leached to Groundwater.June 2011
- Lower Umatilla Basin Groundwater Management Area. Report on Hydrogeology, Groundwater Chemistry and Land Uses. 1995
- MAKE EVERY THREAD COUNT.
- Make Your Voice Heard - EPA
- Managing and permitting disaster debris
- Managing COVID-19 Solid Waste
- Manufacturing Biodiesel
- Map of DEQ Regions
- Materiales sospechosos de contener asbesto
- Materials Management in OregonDEQ Program highlights 2013-2019
- Materials Management Program Information Update 2013-14
- Materials Management Program Information Update 2015-16
- Materials that may contain asbestos
- Maupin Management Plan for Groundwater Systems
- Mercury Reduction StrategyThe 2007 Strategy is intended to describe activities DEQ will implement over the next five years to reduce mercury in Oregon's environment and to reduce human exposure
- Miles Creeks TMDL Appendix A
- Milton-Freewater Groundwater Quality Study June 2000
- Model Ordinance for Groundwater Sources of Drinking WaterFact sheet that provides model ordinance language that jurisdictions can use to protect drinking water obtained from groundwater sources. General guidance for municipal land use/place-based planning.
- Model Ordinance for Surface Water Sources of Drinking WaterFact sheet that provides model ordinance language that jurisdictions can use to protect drinking water obtained from surface water sources. General guidance for municipal land use/place-based planning.
- Moss Sampling Procedures Using Portland as a Study Area
- National Lakes Assessment. 2017
- Nitrate Contamination in Oregon StudyInformation about nitrate contamination in Oregon is available from a study by Brenda Hoppe, OSU and DHS. This study illustrate how nitrates can affect health, and also provide a statistical analysis of nitrate contamination across Oregon.
- Nitrate in Drinking WaterGeneral guidance on occurrence and health effects. Useful for residential, municipal, agricultural, forest land uses.
- Nitratos en Agua de Uso DomésticoNitrate in Drinking Water
- Nonpoint Source Pollution Report, 2018The report includes progress updates on milestones, implementation targets and annual reporting requirements identified in the 2014 Oregon Nonpoint Source Management Plan and 2018-2020 Performance Partnership Agreement with EPA.
- North Coast Toxics Basin Summary
- North Portland Warehouse Fire Asbestos Cleanup and Safety Tips
- Northern Malheur County Groundwater Management Area BMP Implementation Report December 2003
- Northern Malheur County Groundwater Management Area Trend Analysis Report 1December 2003
- Northern Malheur County Groundwater Management Area Trend Analysis Report 2May 2007
- Northern Malheur County Groundwater Management Area Trend Analysis Report 3July 2010
- Northern Malheur County GWMA Nitrate Trend Analysis Report 42015
- Notifying DEQ of Hazardous Waste Activities
- NPDES Water Quality Permitting Program Evaluation 2016
- Nuisance Odor Fact Sheet
- Off-Site Contaminant Migration PolicyLiability and Defenses to Liability
Policy statements clarify provisions of Oregon's environmental cleanup statute and rules. These documents are advisory only.
- Oil Spill Planning Annual Report
- On-Line Petroleum Release Reporting Guidance
- Onsite Advisory Committee Final Report of Recommended Changes to Rules Governing Onsite SystemsFebruary 2010
- Onsite Septic System Loan Program for homeowners and small businessesDEQ announces new initiative to help Oregonians afford repairs to failing septic systems.
- Onsite System Installers
- Onsite System Maintenance Providers
- Open Burning (Russian)
- Open Burning (Spanish)
- Operator Certification Report, 2013
- Oregon Air Quality Annual Report. 2007
- Oregon Air Quality Annual Report. 2008
- Oregon Air Quality Annual Report. 2009
- Oregon Air Quality Annual Report. 2010
- Oregon Air Quality Annual Report. 2011
- Oregon Air Quality Annual Report. 2012
- Oregon Air Quality Annual Report. 2013
- Oregon Air Quality Annual Report. 2014
- Oregon Air Quality Annual Report. 2015
- Oregon Air Quality Annual Report. 2016
- Oregon Air Quality Annual Report. 2017
- Oregon Air Quality Annual Report: 2018October 2019
- Oregon Annual Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan. 2010
- Oregon Ballast Water Management
- Oregon ballast water management Frequently Asked Questions
- Oregon DEQ Strategic Plan for Preventing the Wasting of Food
- Oregon E-Cycles Biennial Report, 2011
- Oregon E-Cycles Biennial Report, 2013
- Oregon E-Cycles Monster in Your Closet Implementation Planhis plan provides a full preview of all campaign materials, including suggestions on how to use the materials and what design file formats are available. This document also identifies the key research findings that informed the campaign.
- Oregon E-Cycles Preliminary Collection Determination
- Oregon evaluates proposed 2015 Ozone standard
- Oregon Insider Article on Drinking Water Source MonitoringArticle summarizing drinking water source monitoring, Phase I 2008-09
- Oregon Laboratory Waste Management ManualReduce, identify, store, and dispose of hazardous waste in Oregon
- Oregon Landfills Accepting Asbestos Wastes
- Oregon Low Carbon Fuel Standards: Advisory Committee Process and Program Design
- Oregon Material Recovery and Waste Generation Rates Report, 2017
- Oregon Outdoor Burning Guide
- Oregon Paint Products Stewardship Law
- Oregon Recycling Markets Price Cycles and Trends
- Oregon Requirements for Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest
- Oregon Water Quality Index Data Summary, 2016
- Oregon Water Quality Index Data Summary, 2017
- Oregon Water Quality Index Data Summary, 2018
- Oregon Water Quality Index Data Summary, 2019
- Oregon Water Quality Index Data Summary: Water Years 2005-2014May 2015,
General statistical overview of water quality status and trends across Oregon through the use of the Oregon Water Quality Index.
- Oregon Water Quality Index Data Summary: Water Years 2006-2015March 2016,
General statistical overview of water quality status and trends across Oregon through the use of the Oregon Water Quality Index.
- Oregon’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions though 2015An assessment of Oregon’s sector-based and consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions
- Oregon’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions though 2015: Appendix A and BAn assessment of Oregon’s sector-based and consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions
- Oregon’s National Rivers and Streams Assessment. 2008-2009
- Oregon’s Toxics Use & Hazardous Waste Reduction ActSummarizes requirements under the revised Act that relate to facility planning and reporting.
- Oregon’s Updated Asbestos RulesFall 2018
- Oregon's 2002 Water Quality Assessment Section 305(b) Report
- Oregon's 2004 Water Quality Assessment Section 305(b) Report
- Oregon's Clean Water State Revolving Fund
- Ozone Maintenance Plan
- Particulate pollution in Washington County
- Passenger Vessels Impact on Water Quality
- Permit Exemptions for Conversion Technology Facilities
- Petroleum Contaminated Soils - Approved Oregon Disposal Sites
- Pollutant Reduction Strategies for Common Land Uses / Activities within Groundwater Sources of Drinking WaterProvides potential impacts and pollutant reduction and outreach ideas for multiple potential pollutant types. Addresses residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, agricultural, forestry, recreation, and transportation land uses.
- Pollutant Reduction Strategies for Common Land Uses/Activities within Surface Water Source AreasExtensive table of potential management strategies to address multiple land uses including residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, agricultural, forestry, recreation, and transportation corridors.
- Portland Air Toxics Pollutant Summary
- Portland Particulate Matter Survey Study This study was conducted in conjunction with the establishment of a new Federal Reference Method PM2.5 particulate sampling site in Portland.
- Practical Assessment of the Open Path Fourier Transform Infrared for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring in Portland and Albany Oregon This report summaries DEQ's testing of the RAM 2000 Open Path FTIR during the summer of 2003 for use as an ambient monitor of air toxics compounds in the air.
- Preliminary Work Plan to Reduce Food Waste
- Procedures and Requirements for Installing a New Septic System
- Program Options to Cap and Reduce Greenhouse Gas EmissionsPreliminary Report
Submitted to: The Office of Governor Kate Brown
By: Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
- Propane School BusesThe purpose of this fact sheet is to provide guidance to school districts that have buses which run on propane, also known as liquefied petroleum gas.
- Proposed 2019 Hazardous Waste Fee Increase
- Prospective Purchaser Program GuidanceLiability and Defenses to Liability
Policy statements clarify provisions of Oregon's environmental cleanup statute and rules. These documents are advisory only.
- Protect Yourself From Mercury!
- Protection of Archaeological and Cultural Resources
- Quality Assurance Project Plan for Brownfield Investigations
- Quality Assurance Project Plan for EPA PA/SI Investigations
- Quality Assurance Project Plan for Underground Storage Tanks
- Questions and answers about air quality near Chapman School
- Rainbow Mobile Home Park Management Plan for Groundwater Systems
- Recognized Auto Repair Shops
- Recommendations for Product Stewardship in OregonThis report recommends that Oregon pursue product stewardship as one strategy to reduce the environmental and public health impacts of products. It also recommends eight key elements for product stewardship programs and policy in Oregon.
- Recommended format and content for a Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study Scope of Work (Long Form)
- Recommended format and content for a Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study Scope of Work (Short Form)
- Recovery Act Final Performance Report. 2011
- Recycle right! Do your part to reduce, reuse and recycle right!
- Recycling Market Development in the United States – Looking Back and Looking Forward
- Recycling these common items may be dangerous
- Recycling these common items may be harmful
- Renewable Hydrocarbon Diesel FAQ
- Report on Certification Programs for Water and Wastewater System Operators
- Research Concerning Human Pathogens and Environmental Issues Related to Composting of Non-Green Feedstocks
- Restoring Soil Health to Urbanized Lands
- Results of 2012 drinking water source monitoring
- River Street Warehouse Fire and Asbestos Respond
- Rogue Basin Groundwater Investigation, 2011 The 2011 Rogue Basin Groundwater Investigation report provides a snapshot of groundwater conditions in 52 selected wells in the Rogue Basin.
- Rogue Lea Management Plan for Groundwater Systems
- Rogue River Basin WQ Toxics Monitoring Summary
- Salem Particulate Matter Survey Study This study was conducted in conjunction with the establishment of a new Federal Reference Method PM2.5 particulate sampling site in Salem.
- Sand Filter and Pressure Distribution
- Senate Bill 5520-A (2013) Budget Note: Air Quality Standards
- Septic Smart for Home Buyers
- Septic Smart for Home Owners
- Septic System Alternative Treatment Technologies
- Septic System DO's and DON'Ts
- Septic Systems and Stream Crossings
- Septic Systems: How they Work
- Septic Tank Maintenance
- Setbacks/Buffers Affecting Public Drinking Water Supplies in OregonSummary of statutes and rules that establish setbacks and buffers that affect drinking water supplies. General guidance for residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, agricultural, forestry, recreation, and transportation land uses.
- Shipping Transport of Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force (2013-2014)
- Site Authorization Documentation Checklist for the Land Application of Biosolids
- Small quantity generator handbook: How to Reduce, Identify, Store and Dispose of Hazardous Waste in Oregon
- Small Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator Checklist
- Soil Sampling Requirements for VOCs in Land Quality Programs
- Solid Waste Landfill Guidance. Section 1: Location Restrictions
- Solid Waste Landfill Guidance. Section 10: Environmental Monitoring
- Solid Waste Landfill Guidance. Section 11: Closure and Post-Closure
- Solid Waste Landfill Guidance. Section 12: Financial Assurance
- Solid Waste Landfill Guidance. Section 2: Phase I Site Characterization
- Solid Waste Landfill Guidance. Section 3: Phase II Site Characterization
- Solid Waste Landfill Guidance. Section 4: Geotechnical Investigations
- Solid Waste Landfill Guidance. Section 5: Conceptual Design of Landfill Facilities
- Solid Waste Landfill Guidance. Section 6: Leachate Treatment and Disposal Feasibility Study
- Solid Waste Landfill Guidance. Section 7: Detailed Design
- Solid Waste Landfill Guidance. Section 8: Facility Construction Program
- Solid Waste Landfill Guidance. Section 9: Landfill Operations
- Solid Waste Management Program Information Update for 2009/2010
- Solid Waste Management Program Information Update for 2011-2012
- Solid Waste Statewide Permit Issuance Plan for Federal Fiscal year 2018
- Source Sampling Manual - Volume ISource testing manuals
- Source Sampling Manual - Volume IISource testing manuals
- South Deschutes/North Klamath Groundwater Protection: Report and Recommendations
- Southern Willamette Valley Groundwater Assessment Nitrate Study, 2000-2001 February 2003
- Southern Willamette Valley Groundwater StudyMay 2003
- Southern Willamette Valley Groundwater Summary Report January 2004
- Springfield Management Plan for Groundwater Systems
- Statewide Annual and 5-Year Permit Issuance Plans
- Statewide Groundwater Monitoring Program
- Statewide Groundwater Monitoring Program: Mid-Rogue Basin Report 2015
- Statewide Groundwater Monitoring Program: North Coast 2015-2016 report
- Statewide Toxics Monitoring Program for Surface Water
- Statewide Water Quality Toxics Assessment
- Statewide Water Quality Toxics Assessment ReportQuestions and Answers
- Storing Hazardous Household Products Safely
- Strategic Plan for MeasurementThis plan describes how Materials Management will use measurement to set work priorities and evaluate Oregon’s progress towards realizing the 2050 Vision.
- Strategic Plan for Reuse, Repair, and Extending the Lifespan of Products in Oregon
- Successful ECO programs: Anthro Corporation
- Successful ECO programs: Catlin Gable
- Successful ECO programs: Norm Thompson
- Successful ECO programs: SolarWorld
- Successful ECO programs: Tualatin Valley
- Successful ECO programs: West Linn Paper Company
- Summary of Drinking Water Protection Program ActivitiesOHA/DEQ Annual Report to EPA
- Summary of Potential "Management" Options by Land UseListing of potential management options for residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, agricultural, and transportation land uses.
- Summary Report on the Oregon DEQ Laboratory Volunteer Monitoring Program Data; Volunteer Water Quality Data Status Report, 2011-2012 February 2013
The purpose of this report is to update data users on the availability of water quality data generated by sampling organizations partipating in the Oregon DEQ’s volunteer monitoring program.
- Surface Water Resource Guide Extensive tech assistance, funding info and resources available to public water systems for surface water source protection projects. Addresses residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, agricultural, forestry, recreation, and transp. land uses.
- Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
- Test Pit Preparation for Onsite Sewage Evaluations
- The 2007 Survey of Oregon Lakes: Individual Lake Summaries
- The 2007 Survey of Oregon's LakesJune 2010
This report provides results for 30 randomly selected lakes and reservoirs in Oregon. It was part of a National Lakes Assessment to describe the status of biological, chemical and habitat conditions in lakes and reservoirs across the US.
- The Concerns About Diesel Exhaust
- The DEQ Too™ Vehicle Emissions Test Method
- The How To Book on Vapor RecoveryKeep your gas station in compliance with vapor recovery law
- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is offering free well testin as part of a groundwater resource study.
- Title V Monitoring and Testing Guidance Source testing manuals
- TMDL Implementation GuidanceGuidance for Including Post-Construction Elements in TMDL Implementation Plans
- Top 10 elements in an Environmental Management SystemChecklist of 10 essential elements to have in an ISO 14001-certified or equivalent EMS. Note: An EMS does not require certification to be valid under Oregon TUHWR law.
- Top Off Ban Brochure
- Top Off Ban Flyer
- Top Off Ban Poster
- Toxicity Equivalency Factors Policy Statement
- Toxics and Hazardous Waste Reduction Resources
- Tribal Engagement and Cultural Resource Protection at Cleanup Sites
- TUHWR compliance checklistEasy-to-use checklist to verify compliance with the TUHWR Program requirements.
- TUHWR Reporting: Guide sheet to an Implementation SummaryA step-by-step guide for preparing an on-line Implementation Summary
- TUHWR Reporting: Implementation Summary examplesExamples of a complete and accurate Implementation Summary. DEQ does review each Summary for accuracy and thoroughness before posting to the Internet.
- TUHWR Reporting: Implementation summary questions and answersAnswers to the 10 most commonly-asked questions about TUHWR Implementation Summary requirements
- TUHWR RequirementsTen most commonly asked questions about the requirements.
- Turbidity Analysis for Oregon Public Water Systems - Water Quality in Coast Range Drinking Water Source AreasRegional report
- Typical Contaminants from Land Uses/Sources
- Underground Storage Tanks Cleanup Manual
- Upper Klamath and Lost River Subbasins Nutrient TMDL and Water Quality Management PlanJanuary 2019
- Upper Klamath/Lost River TMDL - 2010
- Upper Klamath/Lost River TMDL 2017
- Use and Implementation of the Copper Biotic Ligand Model
- Variances Report to the 2013 Legislature
- Vehicle Dismantlers Fact Sheet
- Vehicle Emissions Standards
- Vehicle Inspection Program Updates and Fee Increase
- Vehicle Inspection Program Updates and Fee Increase
- Veneta Management Plan for Groundwater Systems
- Voluntary Cost Recovery Agreement
- Wadeable Stream Conditions in OregonNovember 2007
This report describes the ecological conditions of wadeable, perennial streams throughout Oregon, and relates indicators of chemical and physical conditions to the conditions of the biological communities.
- Waste Generation and Management Answer Sheet (GM Form)
- Waste Prevention Campaign Commercial Generators Guidance
- Waste Prevention Campaign Commercial Generators Guidance
- Waste Prevention Campaign Residential Generators Plan Guidance
- Waste Prevention Campaign Residential Generators Plan Guidance
- Wastewater Permitting Program Improvements and Measures
- Wastewater Permitting Program Improvements and Measures, 2010
- Wastewater Permitting Program Report, 2013
- Water Monitoring and Assessment Mode of Operations Manual Watersheds assessment field sampling standard operating procedures.
- Water Quality 2035 Vision and Strategy
- Water Quality Monitoring Strategy, 2020
- Water Quality NPDES Individual Permit Issuance plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2020
- Water Quality Permitting Program Evaluation, 2015
- Water Quality Permitting Program Review fact sheet
- Water Quality Program Improvement: Permit Readiness Review
- Water Quality Toxics Monitoring, Quality Assurance Project Plan
- What is a secure drug take-back program?
- What to do when you’ve had a spill
- White Paper: IR Data Aggregation
- Willamette Basin Five-Year Review ReportCity, County, Special District Total Maximum Daily Load Implementation 2013 to 2018. March 2020
- Willamette Basin Mercury TMDL Fact Sheet
- Willamette Basin Mercury Variance
- Willamette Basin Rivers and Streams Assessment: An Oregon Plan for Salmon & Watersheds reportDecember 2009
DEQ has aggregated various compatible data sets to evaluate stream and river status for the entire basin, for land use types and for 12 subbasins using a range of biological, water quality and physical habitat condition indicators.
- Willamette Basin TMDL Five-Year Review: Designated Management Agency Implementation 2008 - 2013This report focuses on urban and county designated management agencies named in the Willamette Basin 2006 TMDL.
- Willamette River Basin WQ Toxics Monitoring Summary
- Willamette River Downtown Reach and Upriver Reach Sediment Investigation, Cleanup and Source Control
- Woodsmoke in Oregon: House Bill 3068 (2015) Interim Report to Legislature
- WQ Division Plan 2020
- WQ Integrated Report Assessment Methodology, 2018
- WQ Permitting Program Review. Report to the Oregon Legislature
- Zero Emission and Electric Vehicle Rebate Program: Phase 1 Application