U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Protecting Communities from PFAS in Drinking Water

EPA is proposing the first-ever national drinking water standard to limit six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – the latest action to combat PFAS pollution under our PFAS Strategic Roadmap.

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Honoring Farmworker Contributions

The health and safety of farmworkers are essential to our livelihood, and we are honored to celebrate the contributions of hardworking farm laborers during National Farmworker Awareness Week.

Learn how EPA is protecting and empowering farmworkers
Reducing Water Pollution from Power Plants

EPA is proposing to strengthen the wastewater discharge standards that apply to coal-fired power plants, reducing pollutants discharged through wastewater from coal-fired power plants by approximately 584 million pounds per year.

Learn how this proposed rule helps protect our nation’s vital water resources
EPA Orders Norfolk Southern to Conduct Cleanup from East Palestine Train Derailment

EPA ordered Norfolk Southern to conduct all cleanup actions associated with the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment to ensure the health and safety of the community.

Read more about our response efforts

East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment

EPA continues to support local and state partners with response efforts for the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment.
Visit our webpage for the latest updates and resources, including air monitoring results.

PFAS

EPA is proposing the first-ever national drinking water standard to limit six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – the latest action to combat PFAS pollution under our PFAS Strategic Roadmap.

Learn more about PFAS
Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act will reduce harmful air pollution, advance environmental justice, and save families money on their energy bills.

Learn about the Inflation Reduction Act
Climate Change

Understanding and addressing climate change is critical to EPA's mission of protecting human health and the environment. Find resources and accurate information about climate change.

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Drinking Water Resources

Learn how water gets to your drinking water tap every day, the different types of public water systems, and other basic information about drinking water safety.

Explore drinking water resources
EnergyStar Tax Credits

Find tax credits to help make homes and buildings more energy-efficient while reducing energy costs.

Learn more about federal tax credits
Explore Topics

Find information about environmental topics such as air, water, chemicals and toxics, research and others.

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Recognizing and Celebrating Farmworkers During National Farmworker Awareness Week

I have learned that farmworker justice is environmental justice, making sure that all vulnerable and historically underserved groups get their needs addressed includes supporting this essential community.
- Date: March 30, 2023
- By: Bitta Momeni
Learning about water use in one of the driest states in America

Getting people to change their water use habits is more complicated than just putting up posters. There is clearly a major gap in water knowledge and action - raising awareness of water use concerns is the first step for a sustainable future.
- Date: March 6, 2023
- By: Cameron Hodges

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