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Administrator Wheeler Announces $5.1 Million Grant to Remove Lead Service Lines in Grand Rapids

EPA News Release: Administrator Wheeler Announces $5.1 Million Grant to Remove Lead Service Lines in Grand Rapids

• Release Date: October 23, 2020

EPA Announces $7.5 Million Grant to Reduce Lead Exposure in Newark, New Jersey, Schools

$39.9 Million Announced Nationwide will Fund Projects to Protect Children in Disadvantaged Communities and Schools from Exposure to Lead in Drinking Water

EPA News Release: EPA Announces $7.5 Million Grant to Reduce Lead Exposure in Newark, New Jersey, Schools

• Release Date: October 23, 2020

ICYMI: Florida now meets all EPA air quality standards; largest state to hit benchmark

EPA News Release: ICYMI: Florida now meets all EPA air quality standards; largest state to hit benchmark

• Release Date: October 23, 2020

EPA Announces $1.3 Million Grant to Reduce Lead Exposure in Virginia Schools

$39.9 Million Awarded Nationwide will Help Protect Disadvantaged Communities, Schools and Children from Lead Exposure in Drinking Water

EPA News Release: EPA Announces $1.3 Million Grant to Reduce Lead Exposure in Virginia Schools

• Release Date: October 23, 2020

EPA levies $65k penalty against DDM Imports for illegal truck imports

Washington company previously cited for importing trucks without required emission controls

EPA News Release: EPA levies $65k penalty against DDM Imports for illegal truck imports

• Release Date: October 21, 2020

EPA, DOJ, MDEQ and Atlantic Richfield announce 2020 Partial Consent Decree for the Anaconda Smelter NPL site

EPA News Release: EPA, DOJ, MDEQ and Atlantic Richfield announce 2020 Partial Consent Decree for the Anaconda Smelter NPL site

• Release Date: October 23, 2020

U.S. EPA Fire Response in Northern California: Update

EPA News Release: U.S. EPA Fire Response in Northern California: Update

• Release Date: October 23, 2020

Administrator Wheeler Announces $5.6 Million Grant to Remove Lead Service Lines in Benton Harbor

$39.9 Million Announced Nationwide will Fund Projects to Protect Children in Disadvantaged Communities and Schools from Exposure to Lead in Drinking Water

EPA News Release: Administrator Wheeler Announces $5.6 Million Grant to Remove Lead Service Lines in Benton Harbor

• Release Date: October 23, 2020

EPA Announces $40 Million in Grant Funding to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Disadvantaged Communities and Schools

EPA News Release: EPA Announces $40 Million in Grant Funding to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Disadvantaged Communities and Schools

• Release Date: October 23, 2020

Administrator Wheeler Announces $10 Million for Lead Service Line Replacements in Michigan, Highlights Great Lakes Restoration

EPA News Release: Administrator Wheeler Announces $10 Million for Lead Service Line Replacements in Michigan, Highlights Great Lakes Restoration

• Release Date: October 23, 2020

EPA Recognizes WaterSense Conservation Leader in New York

SUEZ New York Awarded for Promoting WaterSense Labeled Products

EPA News Release: EPA Recognizes WaterSense Conservation Leader in New York

• Release Date: October 26, 2020

Trump EPA Announces $265 Million Water Infrastructure Loan to DeKalb County, Georgia

Nationally, 35 WIFIA loans are helping finance more than $15.1 billion in water infrastructure projects

EPA News Release: Trump EPA Announces $265 Million Water Infrastructure Loan to DeKalb County, Georgia

• Release Date: October 26, 2020

Biden-Harris Administration Releases Draft National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste

EPA, USDA, and FDA announce steps to reduce waste and increase recycling of organics to reduce climate pollution, save families and businesses money, and support a circular economy for all.

EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Releases Draft National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste

• Release Date: December 2, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Standards to Slash Methane Pollution, Combat Climate Change, Protect Health, and Bolster American Innovation

Announced at COP28, the final rule will advance President Biden’s historic climate agenda, prevent 1.5 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, and deliver billions of dollars in health and economic benefits

EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Standards to Slash Methane Pollution, Combat Climate Change, Protect Health, and Bolster American Innovation

• Release Date: December 2, 2023

EPA Proposes Revising Certain Water Quality Standards for Florida’s Waters

EPA News Release: EPA Proposes Revising Certain Water Quality Standards for Florida’s Waters

• Release Date: December 1, 2023

EPA announces 12 Healthy Communities Grants awarded across four New England states as part of Children's Health Month

EPA News Release: EPA announces 12 Healthy Communities Grants awarded across four New England states as part of Children's Health Month

• Release Date: October 21, 2020

EPA Completes Removal of Hazardous Materials Following Wildfires on Maui

EPA’s Phase 1 completion is a major step towards debris removal and the rebuilding of Lāhainā and upcountry communities

EPA News Release: EPA Completes Removal of Hazardous Materials Following Wildfires on Maui

• Release Date: November 30, 2023

EPA Launches New Tool to Highlight Green Infrastructure and Health in Proctor Creek Community in Atlanta, Georgia

EPA News Release: EPA Launches New Tool to Highlight Green Infrastructure and Health in Proctor Creek Community in Atlanta, Georgia

• Release Date: October 22, 2020

DeKalb County, Georgia Clean Water Act Settlement Modified to Further Address Sanitary Sewer Overflows

EPA News Release: DeKalb County, Georgia Clean Water Act Settlement Modified to Further Address Sanitary Sewer Overflows

• Release Date: October 22, 2020

EPA Releases Guide to Assist Developing Countries with Solid Waste Management

EPA News Release: EPA Releases Guide to Assist Developing Countries with Solid Waste Management

• Release Date: October 22, 2020