Air Permitting and Compliance

An Air Operating permit was issued to the UW in 2001 by the Washington Department of Ecology and the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.

Designated Areas for Smoking and Vaping

The Seattle campus is smoke- and vape-free, with the exception of 28 designated smoking areas.

Disaster Response (PEAT)

The Pre-Entry Assessment Team (PEAT) is the UW's first responder disaster team.

Indoor Air Quality

The Indoor Air Quality Program aims to provide and maintain healthy and comfortable environments free of contaminants.

Outdoor Heat Exposure

Prevent heat-related illness

Pest Control and Wildlife Resources

Information for reporting pest and wildlife sightings on campus

Soil and Groundwater Contamination

EH&S oversees compliance activities for contaminated sites on UW properties.

Stormwater

Prevent pollution in nearby waterways from polluted stormwater.

Underground Storage Tanks

Leaking underground storage tanks containing hazardous substances pose a threat to human health and the environment.

Wastewater

All wastes discharged to the sanitary sewer system must comply with permit limits.

Water Testing

EH&S works with campus partners to monitor the quality of drinking water, pools and spas.

Wildfire Smoke

Breathing in wildfire smoke can produce harmful health effects