Cache County s air quality is now in compliance with federal standards
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A web camera shows a view of Utah State University and the Cache Valley in Logan on May 13, 2021.
and last updated 2021-05-13 14:57:04-04
LOGAN, Utah â Cache County s air quality has now achieved attainment with federal pollution standards.
The Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday that it had determined Cache County is now in attainment with federal air quality standards. The area hasn t been there since 2009. Based on an evaluation of monitoring data and the State of Utahâs detailed plans for continued progress, EPA is pleased to redesignate the Logan and Cache County area as attaining Clean Air Act standards for fine particulate pollution, EPA Acting Regional Administrator Debra Thomas said in a statement released by the agency. This milestone was earned by many and reflects years of hard work to reduce emissions of this harmful pollutant. We commend our state a