Learn the Issues
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What to Plant
When designing your landscape for water-efficiency, be sure to choose plants that are defined as low water use or drought tolerant for your area.
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Strengthening Water Infrastructure for Tomorrow (SWIFT)
EPA’s SWIFT initiative supports drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater (water sector) utilities by offering practical tools, information, and technical support to enhance system resilience to natural hazards.
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EPA Status Update to Ms Graul on RFC #14001 about supplemental information
Letter to Ms Graul from Monica Jones informing her that supplemental information from her organization was received and that an internal review of her draft response is being conducted.
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Cahaba River: Biological and Water Quality Studies Birmingham, AL: March/April, July and September, 2002
Provides supporting information for determination of an appropriate target for the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for the ""303(d) listed segments of the Cahaba River.
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Natural Hazard Risk Assessment Technical Assistance and Funding Connections for Southeastern Water Sector Utilities Webinar
US EPA’s SWIFT initiative and EPA Region 4 invites drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utility stakeholders in the Southeast to join a free webinar on natural hazard preparedness, risk assessment, and funding opportunities.
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5. Data Documentation for Mapping and Screening Criteria for Renewable Energy Generation Potential on EPA- And State-Tracked Sites
Section 5 of 7 of the Re-Powering Mapper User Guide and Data Documentation. This section provides information regarding the data used for the map, including screening criteria, policies, methodology, and dataset screening.
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Communicating Risks from Contaminated Sites
This site will help residents find locations, safety info, site team contact info, exposure prevention methodology and more. If a resident is at risk, EPA and our partners will answer questions and ensure protection.
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Shaktoolik, Alaska Uses a Statewide Grant to Adapt to Coastal Risks
Case Study of how the Alaskan Native village of Shaktoolik funded the development of a community shelter in response to coastal risks
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Seabrook, NH Plans for Sea-Level Rise
Learn how New Hampshire’s regional Rockingham Planning Commission helps communities prioritize resources to respond to sea-level rise.
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EPA Order will Help Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority Comply with Safe Drinking Water Act
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an order directing the Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority (ACMUA) to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)’s Lead and Copper Rule.
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Mystic River Watershed Steering Committee Meeting, January 19, 2023
View document(s) for the January 19, 2023 Mystic River Watershed Steering Committee Meeting.
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Ashtabula River AOC - Delisted
Describes history of the AOC, beneficial use impairments and sources of pollution.
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Lower Menominee River AOC - Delisted
Summarizes the geography, history of contamination and sources of pollution within the AOC. Also lists beneficial use impairments and identifies which have been removed.
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White Lake AOC - Delisted
Background information and beneficial use impairments for White Lake AOC - Delisted
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Deer Lake AOC - Delisted
Named an Area of Concern under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement of 1987, due to beneficial use impairments caused by mercury contamination: consumption restrictions, deformities or reproductive problems, eutrophication.
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Presque Isle Bay AOC - Delisted
Summarizes the geography and history of contamination within the AOC. Also lists the beneficial use impairments and identifies which have been removed.
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Oswego River AOC - Delisted
Summarizes the geography and sources of pollution in the Oswego River AOC. Also lists the beneficial use impairments.
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Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) Program
The Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) program is part of EPA's continuing effort to promote the use of materials recovered from solid waste
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Tribal Minor New Source Review
EPA developed options to simplify the Clean Air Act New Source Review permitting process for certain minor sources of air pollution commonly found in indian country.
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Voluntary Fireplace Program
Information on EPA's Voluntary Fireplace Program including participation information for manufacturers, partnership agreements, and technical documentation