Learn the Issues
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National Priorities List (NPL)
The NPL is a list of hazardous waste sites identified by EPA as warranting further investigation into the extent of the risk they pose and whether cleanup of the site under EPA’s Superfund Remedial program is warranted. NPL listing does not promise remedial action, only detailed investigation.
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Exposure Pathway
The way in which a person can come into contact with a hazardous substance. Three common routes of exposure are breathing (inhalation); eating or drinking (ingestion); or contact to the skin (dermal contact).
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Contamination
A physical, chemical, biological, and/or radiological substance or matter that has an adverse effect on air, water, or soil quality.
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
A Federal law (commonly known as “Superfund”) passed in 1980 and modified in 1986 by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA). The law gives EPA the authority to investigate sites where there is a suspected threat to public health, or the environment caused by the release or potential release…
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What is the status of the criminal indictment against Erie Coke and how can we get more information about that?
The EPA East Avenue Study Area team is not involved with the proceedings for the criminal indictment against the Erie Coke Corporation. Please see the below links to the Department of Justice website for information about the case and victim witness assistance. Erie Coke Corporation Department of Justice Website Victim…
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Superfund Site
Superfund sites are areas requiring long-term response to clean up hazardous material contaminations under CERCLA.
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Federal-State Toxicology Risk Analysis Committee (FSTRAC)
Information related to Federal-State Toxicology Risk Analysis Committee (FSTRAC)
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If I want to talk with EPA about sampling on my property or ask specific questions, who should I contact?
Please contact Katie Page, EPA Community Involvement Coordinator, at 215-814-2409 or page.katherine@epa.gov to ask any questions regarding sampling questions about your property.
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EPA's Work to Understand Background Levels of Ethylene Oxide
EPA is investigating how much “background” ethylene oxide is in the outdoor air. The document can help you learn more about the Agency’s work on this issue.
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Climate Change in the United States: Benefits of Global Action (2015)
Report summarizing the benefits that global action has on climate change in the United States.
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PRIA Updates
PRIA updates
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Radiation Basics
Radiation can come from unstable atoms or it can be produced by machines. There are two kinds of radiation; ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Learn about alpha, beta, gamma and x-ray radiation.
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EPA Removes Lipari Landfill from Superfund List and Celebrates the Revitalization of Alcyon Lake
EPA News Release: EPA Removes Lipari Landfill from Superfund List and Celebrates the Revitalization of Alcyon Lake
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Flooding
Ways to prepare for or respond to flooding and related health or environmental problems.
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Public Comments for November 6 & 7, 2014 NDWAC Meeting
Comments related to a public meeting on drinking water regulations.
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Update and Public Comments for October 9 and 10, 2013, NDWAC Meeting
Comments on October 9 and 10, 2013 drinking water regulations for lead and copper meeting.
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Livestock Anaerobic Digester Database
The Anaerobic Digester Database provides basic information about anaerobic digesters on livestock farms in the United States, organized in Excel spreadsheets. It includes projects that are under construction, operating, or shut down.
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NDWAC December 7-8, 2017
NDWAC Fall 2017 Meeting
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National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Working Group Summaries
NDWAC information including Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Working Group Meetings.
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National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC) Small Systems Implementation Working Group Summaries
NDWAC information including Small Systems Implementation Working Group Meetings.