Learn the Issues
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Central Abandoned Uranium Mine Region
EPA fact sheet with information about the status of the Central Abandoned Uranium Mine Region (AUM). The Central AUM Region includes the following Chapters: Black Mesa, Chilchinbeto, Chinle, Many Farms, Rough Rock, Tachee-Blue Gap, and Tselani-Cottonwood.
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Newsletter: East Palestine Train Derailment Response, 2-18-2025
Newsletter, February 18, 2025 for East Palestine Train Derailment Response
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What is the status of the cleanup at the site?
In October 2023, it was announced that the excavation work, which removed the known areas of contaminated soil at the derailment site, was complete. The soil double-check work has been ongoing for months and is expected to continue into the fall. The timeline of our expected completion plans for final…
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When can we access the streams again?
The upcoming cleanup efforts will focus on oil-based compounds which, based on recent sampling, are the only derailment-related contaminants remaining in the creeks. Please obey all posted signage and continue to avoid access in Sulphur and Leslie Runs until further notice.
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When will water no longer need to be collected to be returned to Sulphur Run?
We anticipate in the next two-to-four weeks, this work will start in sections of the derailment site. Soil analysis during the double-check phase is needed to remove the hazardous waste listing from the collected wastewater. Data are showing that water flowing over or through sections of the derailment area do…
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Will there be an increase in turbidity (cloudiness or muddiness) or silt in the streams?
The increased flow from this work is expected to be minimal and should not impact turbidity or silt.
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What is the status of the cleanup work in the streams?
There is still more work to be done in Leslie and Sulphur Runs. EPA and Ohio EPA are reviewing the Norfolk Southern sediment mitigation workplan. More cleaning will likely start before April and is expected to continue through July.
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Will returning the natural flow of water to Sulphur Run disturb areas with sheen?
Conditions in the streams are much improved because of previous cleanup work conducted in 2023. Although oily sheens remain, they are settled in the sediment and do not impact surface water unless disturbed. The increased water flow to Sulphur Run will be minimal and is not expected to disturb sheen…
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Fenceline Air Monitoring at Oregon's Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub
Information about EPA's air toxics monitoring project at Oregon's Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub near Portland.
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Reducing Operating Costs and Energy Consumption at Water Utilities
Due to their unique combination of high energy usage and potential for significant savings, utilities are turning to energy-efficient technologies to help save money. Learn about cost and energy saving technologies from this brochure.
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Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program
WEF's Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program
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Denitrifying Filters - Wastewater Management Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides a technical overview of the denitrifying filter technology.
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USMCA Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
USMCA Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
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Funding Opportunities for Tribal Green Building
Funding resources for Tribes seeking green building assistance. Federal, Tribal, and some state agencies provide grants and loans that can be used to support Tribal green building.
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Training Resources for Tribal Waste Management
his page contains information ranging from eligible organizations to funding levels and applications deadlines for the Indian Health Service Sanitation Facilities Construction Program
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Results of Aerial Surveys of Gamma Radiation around Ambrosia Lake
A map of the Non-Tribal Tronox Sites and Areas with ASPECT Exposure Rate >= 25 microR/hr.
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Sun Clan Road Action Memo
This memorandum requests approval for a time-critical removal action at the Sun Clan Road Radiation Site in the village of New Laguna, Pueblo of Laguna, located near Cibola County, New Mexico.
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All Environmental Programs in Indian Country
Environmental programs in Indian country
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Is my EPA renovator certification accepted in all states and tribal areas?
Answer: Not necessarily. Whether to accept certification from another jurisdiction is up to the individual state or tribal area. EPA cannot compel states or tribes to adopt programs identical to the federal program or to establish reciprocity provisions. However, EPA continues to encourage states and tribes that may be considering…