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	Asbestos Accreditations Search This search tool is designed to assist you in finding Montana-accredited Asbestos Inspectors who have agreed to release their information to the public. Currently-Accredited Montana Asbestos Inspectors Program page
	Asbestos Project Permits Search This search tool will return approved Asbestos Project Permits with project dates greater than the search date used.
	Clean Water Act Information Center The Center conveys information about the quality of Montana's rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands in relation to Montana's Water Quality Standards. Specifically, it displays the results of water quality assessments made on the basis of available water monitoring data. This site is not intended as a means of accessing water quality monitoring field data.
	Data Search Tools This tool allows you to search several databases for information on facilities or locations that DEQ monitors, permits, regulates, or remediates.
	This list identifies properties contaminated by the production of methamphetamine. DEQ is currently helping property owners comply with the laws and rules during the cleanup of property contaminated by methamphetamine production.
	Montana Drinking Water Watch (MT DWW) allows direct public access to a wide range of public water supply system information. This information is drawn directly from Montana's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS/MT). It is real-time, meaning the information presented is current in the database as of the time the request is made.
	Search Opencut Permits View and download Opencut applications and permits.
	Source Water Protection Query System The Source Water Protection Program (SWPP) Query System makes it easy to access source water assessment reports, plot a public water supply (PWS) on a map, or display information that exists in an area surrounding a PWS well. More than twenty data sets can be accessed through the SWPP Query System. The system was originally developed to help evaluate each PWS's susceptibility to potential contaminant sources. However, it is a useful tool for displaying information that can help answer a wide range of questions related to land and water resources.
	Water Quality Library Search Use this link to search DEQ's Water Quality Planning Library Database. Water Quality Library Transmittal Form When submitting deliverables to the DEQ Water Quality Planning Bureau please complete and submit the transmittal form per contract agreement.
	Wildfire Smoke Updates Daily smoke updates for the duration of forest fire emergencies. Most Recent Wildfire Smoke Update
	Winter Air Quality Updates Daily updates of current conditions in communities during winter months when stagnation episodes can result in unhealthy levels of particulate pollution. This is a link to the "Most Recent Winter Air Quality Update."

Our Services

	Asbestos Online This service allows individuals desiring to be accredited for asbestos work to apply for and renew their accreditation online.
	Apply for Asbestos Permits and Demolition Notifications Online This service is designed to allow contractors to apply for asbestos project permit and demolition notifications in Montana.
	DEQ eBill This DEQ eBill service enables customers who have received an invoice from DEQ to make payments to DEQ online.
	EmissionsOnline.mt.gov This service is available for Air Quality permitted and/or registered facilities to enter their annual emission inventory information. (Registration Required)
	A Guide to Hazardous Waste and Used Oil Management in Montana This guide is a tool to assist small businesses in understanding the hazardous waste and used oil management requirements and to briefly summarize existing statutory or regulatory requirements.

	TankHelper II INTERACTIVE GUIDE TO MONTANA UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK RULES. TankHelper translates complex petroleum storage tank rules into simple, easy-to-understand instructions for owners and operators.

Visualized Data

	Air Quality Conditions Web Cam This web cam is used primarily as an indicator of air quality conditions in Helena. It faces towards the Sleeping Giant Mountain which is 22 miles north of the Metcalf Building. When the Giant is clearly visible, the air quality in the Helena Valley is good to excellent.
	Mapping DEQ's Data Mapping DEQ's Data is an interactive web mapping application that allows its users to explore data collected and managed by the Department in support of its mission. Not all data managed by DEQ is available as a layer within this map but will be added as they are developed by each business in DEQ.
	Today's Air From this page you can select hourly air monitoring particulate concentrations from various air monitoring stations throughout Montana. Health effect categories are provided and explained.
	Upper Blackfoot Mining Complex Virtual Tour This application takes you on a "Virtual Tour" of the Upper Blackfoot Mining Complex - displaying current and historical information and pictures of then and now of the inactive mining district under cleanup.

Subscription Sign-Ups

DEQ Email Subscription Lists
The Email Subscription Lists link above provides access to all the subscription lists available to you from DEQ. Below is the entire list of all the email subscription lists. These lists are used to send out current information on specific environmental topics of interest.

If you wish to begin receiving electronic e-mail information for one of the topics below, click the link above and sign in (name and e-mail address required). More than one list can be selected. Click the "Submit Query" button at the bottom when finished. An email will be sent to your email box asking for you to confirm your request. Only after confirmation will you begin receiving email notifications of new information relevant to the list(s) you selected.

319 Program Activities Interested Parties
Air Quality Interested Parties
ARMB Emissions Inventory list
Brownfield Billings PRS Contacts
Brownfields Assessment Discussion Email List
Brownfields Consultant Discussion Email List
Brownfields Development Organizations Discussion Email List
Brownfields Government and Tribal Representatives Discussion Email List
Brownfields Sanitarian Discussion Email List
Clark Fork River Superfund Project
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC)
DEQ Asbestos Control Program
DEQ Remediation and Petro joint send list
DEQ Waste P2 List
DEQ's Current Job Postings
Discussion mail list for EPA Brownfields information
Environmental Consultants (Petroleum Technical Section)
Montana EQuIS Water Quality Exchange
Montana Geothermal Energy
Montana Wetland Council
MUST Newsletter
Nutrient Work Group
Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board Interested Consultant
Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board Interested Owner/Operator
Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board Interested Parties
Schools and educators (Recycling)
Statewide TMDL Advisory Group
Upper Blackfoot Mining Complex
Water Pollution Control Advisory Council (WPCAC)
Water Quality Standards Interested Parties
WQP Data Management Data Providers
WQP Data Management Integrated Reports

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	Air Quality Conditions Web Cam This web cam is used primarily as an indicator of air quality conditions in Helena. It faces towards the Sleeping Giant Mountain which is 22 miles north of the Metcalf Building. When the Giant is clearly visible, the air quality in the Helena Valley is good to excellent.
	Asbestos Accreditations Search This search tool is designed to assist you in finding Montana-accredited Asbestos Inspectors who have agreed to release their information to the public. Currently-Accredited Montana Asbestos Inspectors Program page
	Asbestos Online This service allows individuals desiring to be accredited for asbestos work to apply for and renew their accreditation online.
	Apply for Asbestos Permits and Demolition Notifications Online This service is designed to allow contractors to apply for asbestos project permit and demolition notifications in Montana.
	Asbestos Project Permits Search This search tool will return approved Asbestos Project Permits with project dates greater than the search date used.
	Clean Water Act Information Center The Center conveys information about the quality of Montana's rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands in relation to Montana's Water Quality Standards. Specifically, it displays the results of water quality assessments made on the basis of available water monitoring data. This site is not intended as a means of accessing water quality monitoring field data.
	Data Search Tools This tool allows you to search several databases for information on facilities or locations that DEQ monitors, permits, regulates, or remediates.
	DEQ eBill This DEQ eBill service enables customers who have received an invoice from DEQ to make payments to DEQ online.
	DEQ E-mail Subscription Lists The E-mail Subscription lists provide access to all the subscription lists available for you to signup for at DEQ (Brownfields, Clean Air Act Advisory Committee, DEQ Now Hiring, DEQ Press Releases, DEQ Waste P2 List).
	EmissionsOnline.mt.gov This service is available for Air Quality permitted and/or registered facilities to enter their annual emission inventory information.

	Meth Contaminated Properties List This list identifies properties contaminated by the production of methamphetamine. DEQ is currently helping property owners comply with the laws and rules during the cleanup of property contaminated by methamphetamine production.
	Public Water Supply Queries and Links This information allows you to generate a report by selecting various criteria. Information is available regarding active systems only. Links provide a search for facilities to assess their compliance with environmental regulations. ECHO - EPA Enforcement Compliance History - Enforcement and Compliance History Online website to search for facilities in your community to assess their compliance with environmental regulations. GIS Health Advisory Network - Provides a map view of specific areas of Montana with Health Advisory details. Active PWS System Data - Select by PWSID, system name or county and date range for bacti and chemical samples and violation data. Drinking Water Watch - DWW - Water system details including contact information, water sources, sample results and dates of site visits (sanitary surveys).
	Search Opencut Permits View and download Opencut applications and permits.
	Source Water Protection Query System The Source Water Protection Program (SWPP) Query System makes it easy to access source water assessment reports, plot a public water supply (PWS) on a map, or display information that exists in an area surrounding a PWS well. More than twenty data sets can be accessed through the SWPP Query System. The system was originally developed to help evaluate each PWS's susceptibility to potential contaminant sources. However, it is a useful tool for displaying information that can help answer a wide range of questions related to land and water resources.

	TankHelper II INTERACTIVE GUIDE TO MONTANA UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK RULES. TankHelper translates complex petroleum storage tank rules into simple, easy-to-understand instructions for owners and operators.
	Today's Air for Current Conditions From this page you can select hourly air monitoring particulate concentrations from various air monitoring stations throughout Montana. Health effect categories are provided and explained.
	Upper Blackfoot Mining Complex Virtual Tour This application takes you on a "Virtual Tour" of the Upper Blackfoot Mining Complex - displaying current and historical information and pictures of then and now of the inactive mining district under cleanup.
	Water Quality Library Search Use this link to search DEQ's Water Quality Planning Library Database. Water Quality Library Transmittal Form When submitting deliverables to the DEQ Water Quality Planning Bureau please complete and submit the transmittal form per contract agreement.
	Wildfire Smoke Updates Daily smoke updates for the duration of forest fire emergencies. Most Recent Wildfire Smoke Update
	Winter Air Quality Updates Daily updates of current conditions in communities during winter months when stagnation episodes can result in unhealthy levels of particulate pollution. Most Recent Winter Air Quality Update

About Us

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is charged with protecting a clean and healthy environment as guaranteed to our citizens by our State Constitution. Our ultimate goal is to protect public health and to maintain Montana's high quality of life for current and future generations.