Great news, Provo! Our air quality is finally hitting federal standards after 15 years. This means cleaner air for everyone and a healthier environment for our city.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 90 before that.
Potential minor costs for truck drivers if they need alternative idling solutions, but aims to improve quality of life for residents.
Residents living near commercial areas who are affected by truck idling noise and emissions.
Truck drivers may face new restrictions on idling, though the ordinance includes a warning period.
Air quality in Provo IQAir
New rules will limit how long certain commercial trucks can idle their engines, addressing resident complaints about noise and air pollution, particularly in areas near homes.
Residents are concerned about flight schools conducting low-altitude training flights over residential areas, potentially below FAA minimums.
EPA says Provo metro meets air quality standards for first time in 15 years heraldextra.com
Salt Lake City and Provo air quality reaches EPA standards after 15-year journey KSL NewsRadio
Great Salt Lake dust makes it all the way to Utah County FOX 13 News Utah
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