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EPA Region 5

Serving Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin and 36 Tribes

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Map of EPA Region 5
Serving Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan, Minnesota,
Ohio, Wisconsin and
35 Tribes

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  • Region 5 Main Number: 312-353-2000 or toll-free 800-621-8431,
    8:00 am to 4:30 pm Central time
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Events and Public Notices

  • ADM Geologic Sequestration Well - Proposed Order SDWA-05-2025-0001

    EPA took action to protect underground sources of drinking water by issuing a proposed enforcement order to Archer Daniels Midland Co. for alleged violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act related to the company’s carbon sequestration injection project in

    • Geographic Locations: Illinois
  • EPA Begins First Review of Burnham Canal - Miller Compressing Co. Superfund Alternative Site

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is conducting its first five-year review of the Burnham Canal - Miller Compressing Co. Superfund Alternative site.

    • Comments Due Date: November 1, 2025
    • Geographic Locations: Wisconsin
  • EPA Releases Explanation of Significant Differences for Moss-American Superfund Site

    Formalized change to the existing cleanup plan at the Moss-American Superfund site in Milwaukee, WI. To address a limited area of site contamination, the EPA will use offsite disposal instead of “low temperature thermal desorption” treatment.

    • Geographic Locations: Wisconsin
  • Federal Draft RCRA Permit for Altivia Petrochemicals, OHD 005 108 477

    Federal Draft Permit will allow Altivia to store, manage, and treat industrial organic hazardous waste in three hazardous waste tanks.

    • Comments Due Date: January 12, 2025
    • Geographic Locations: Ohio
  • Open House for the Franklin Street Groundwater Site

    EPA Region 5 shares details about current and upcoming sampling activities at the Franklin Street Groundwater Site.

    • Date: October 10, 2024
  • Public Meeting for the Franklin Street Groundwater Site

    EPA Region 5 shares details about current and upcoming sampling activities at the Franklin Street Groundwater Site.

    • Date: October 10, 2024
  • The EPA Begins 2nd 5 Year Review of WPSC Stevens Point Superfund Alternative Site

    The Superfund law requires regular checkups of sites that have been cleaned up – with waste managed on-site – to make sure the cleanup continues to protect people and the environment. This 2nd 5 Yr. review is expected to be completed in October 2025.

    • Comments Due Date: September 15, 2025
    • Geographic Locations: Wisconsin

Five-Year Review Public Notices

View the list of notices open for comment: Five-Year Review public notices.

Latest News Releases

  • EPA Announces $2 Million Recycling Education Grant to Metropolitan Mayors Caucus for Improved Recycling Stream in Chicago Area

  • EPA Announces More Than $280,000 in Grants to Help Illinois Businesses Prevent Pollution as Part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda

  • EPA Announces More Than $980,000 in Grants to Help Michigan Businesses Prevent Pollution as Part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Agenda

  • EPA Announces Partnership with Village of Franklin Park, Illinois, to Accelerate Replacement of Lead Water Pipes and Protect Public Health

  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and City of West Bend Announce Start of Asbestos and E-Waste Cleanup at Former 5R Processors Facility

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