2020 Environmental Awards

On November 13, 2020, the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (E&E) announced the winners of the 2020 Arkansas Energy and Environment Awards at the Old State House Museum.

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ePortal

Submit forms electronically through ePortal

Learn how to submit and track permit applications and more. How-to videos show you how at the ePortal site.

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Water Quality Protection

Water Quality Protection

What's flowing down the drain? Stormwater permits include pollution plans that limit runoff, which better protects the water flowing from storm drains to streams and rivers.

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Restore Land

Restore Land

The Arkansas Brownfield Program encourages the cleanup and reuse of abandoned properties suspected of having hazardous contamination.

The Our House Children's Center is a completed Brownfield project that serves 150 children each day.

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Reduce Contamination

Reduce Contamination

DEQ encourages the recycling of electronics because they contain toxic chemicals that could escape some landfills and contaminate groundwater.

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Tax Credit for Recycling

Tax Credit for Recycling Equipment

The tax credit reduces a participant's Arkansas income tax amount due by 30 percent of the amount paid for eligible recycling equipment and installation.

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Wastewater Licenses!

Wastewater Licenses

The Office of Water Quality issues licenses to and provides training and testing information for wastewater treatment plant operators.

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Permitting Assistance

Permitting Assistance

The Enterprise Services office helps businesses and manufacturers better understand permitting and how to reduce or eliminate generated waste.

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Urgent EPA Notice

Urgent EPA Notice

New research shows diesel fuel has caused corrosion of storage tanks; owners and operators should do visual checks.

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DEQ

The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment’s Division of Environmental Quality is the state’s main environmental protection agency, charged with protecting, enhancing, and restoring the environment for Arkansans.

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Solid Waste Quarterly Newsletter

Solid Waste Quarterly Newsletter

DEQ's Solid Waste team presents the Quarterly Newsletter to provide a brief exposition of news and updates that are of most importance to you, our regulated community

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COVID-19 Resources and Information

COVID-19 Resources and Information

DEQ has created has created a resources and information web page with up-to-date information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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LIHWAP

Have you had your water shut off?

Are you at risk for that happening? Help is available. To apply or learn more, visit ArkansasLIHWAP.com or call 888.985.6441.

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2020 Arkansas Environmental Awards

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Need help with home utility bills?

The State of Arkansas, through the Department of Energy and Environment, offers three programs aimed at helping eligible Arkansans.

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What's New

Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program

Launches!

Applicant Information

You now may apply for the new Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). This emergency assistance program allows Arkansas residents who have had their water shut-off—or who are at risk for that happening—to apply for a one-time payment of up to $2,000 on their water and wastewater bills. To apply or learn more about eligibility requirements, visit ArkansasLIHWAP.com or call 888.985.6441.

Utilities Information

LIHWAP payments are made directly to enrolled water and wastewater utilities. Utilities may start the LIHWAP enrollment process by completing this short form. To receive LIHWAP payments on behalf of customers, water and wastewater utilities must be enrolled in the program.

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