Smog lifting: After years of efforts, Cache Valley meets EPA standards for PM2.5 air pollution
After more than 10 years on the EPAâs watchlist, Cache Valley is meeting federal PM2.5 air pollution standards. While the âattainmentâ designation wonât be official until a few more steps, including public comment periods, Cache Valley is the first nonattainment area in Utah to clear that bar. âIt doesnât mean that all our problems are solved and that we donât have work still to do,â said Jeff Gilbert, transportation planner for the Cache Metropolitan Planning Organization. âBut itâs kind of a good sign, I think, something to celebrate, that w...
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