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News Media Contact: Erin Hatfield, 405.437.8468
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News Media Contact: Erin Hatfield, 405.437.8468
News Releases | Agency Calendar
As Covid-19 continues to impact Oklahoma, our top priority remains delivering vital services, while maintaining a healthy workplace for our employees. With most employees working remotely, innovation has been key. The main DEQ office building and our local offices remain closed to nearly all outside visitors. In our central office, a contingent of dedicated employees has been available each workday to answer phones, process incoming mail, receive payments, and answer open records requests. State Environmental Laboratory employees have worked rotating schedules to make sure public and private water supplies remain safe. Permit applications have been processed, so Oklahoma businesses can continue to operate or reopen. Our local offices have continued to respond to environmental complaints, provide requested services for on-site sewer systems, and provide other technical assistance, while following Covid-19 guidelines regarding PPE and
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DEQ’s geographic information system (GIS) is used to manage visual representation of data in maps. DEQ uses GIS to make maps that communicate, perform analysis, share information, and solve complex problems helping to make Oklahoma an even better place to live. Visit the DEQ GIS Maps & Data website to explore maps and download data. Data layers on our DEQ Data Viewer include air monitoring sites, Superfund sites, storm water sensitive areas, accredited laboratories and much more.