Pacific Southwest (Region 9) Media Center

EPA Safeguards Hawaiian Water Resources by Closing Five Illegal, Polluting Large-Capacity Cesspools

In the 20 years since a federal ban, EPA has assessed approximately $5.6 million in penalties and ordered the closure of over 3,900 unlawful cesspools in Hawaii

EPA News Release: EPA Safeguards Hawaiian Water Resources by Closing Five Illegal, Polluting Large-Capacity Cesspools

• Release Date: May 12, 2025

EPA-Pacific Southwest Celebrates 100 Days with 100 EPA Environmental Actions Nationwide

EPA News Release: EPA-Pacific Southwest Celebrates 100 Days with 100 EPA Environmental Actions Nationwide

• Release Date: April 30, 2025

EPA Advances Wahikuli Sewer Project Design, as Part of Maui Wildfire Recovery

Public Comments Accepted Through May 23rd

EPA News Release: EPA Advances Wahikuli Sewer Project Design, as Part of Maui Wildfire Recovery

• Release Date: April 23, 2025

EPA enforcement actions at 10 California facilities address chemical safety deficiencies

Actions under Clean Air Act further protect communities from chemical accidents

EPA News Release: EPA enforcement actions at 10 California facilities address chemical safety deficiencies

• Release Date: April 22, 2025

EPA Completes Work at Lario Staging Area

Emergency Response

EPA News Release: EPA Completes Work at Lario Staging Area

• Release Date: March 22, 2025

Josh F.W. Cook appointed as EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator

EPA News Release: Josh F.W. Cook appointed as EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator

• Release Date: March 18, 2025

EPA Completes Household Hazardous Materials Cleanup in response to Los Angeles Wildfires

Emergency Response

EPA News Release: EPA Completes Household Hazardous Materials Cleanup in response to Los Angeles Wildfires

• Release Date: February 26, 2025