Learn the Issues
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What are dioxins and how common are they?
Dioxins are found throughout the world in the environment. Dioxins are a result of industrial processes and other activities such as burning fuels like wood, coal, or oil. Dioxins are called persistent organic pollutants, meaning they take a long time to break down once they are in the environment.
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What is the status of the soil sampling effort?
As of early May 2023, 148 locations have been sampled. Each location includes a shallow sample (0-1 inch) and deeper sample (1-6 inches). The data were validated by experienced chemists to assess the quality of the preliminary data. During the data validation process, chemists check to see that the data…
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Can I grow a garden at home or plant crops?
Yes. You can continue to use your land as you normally would. Residential soil sampling results are within typical ranges for the area. Follow normal measures like peeling root vegetables and washing leafy greens.
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Can I use the East Palestine City Park?
Yes. Results show that levels of dioxin and semi-volatile organic compounds are well below any levels that we would consider restricting activities, and all are either at or below typical background levels for soil in the United States. In addition, the village has cleaned all recreational equipment, including the pool…
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Can I use other recreational areas in Ohio and Pennsylvania?
Yes. Samples collected on impacted properties and local background locations have shown no results of concern on recreational, commercial, and agricultural properties. Some elevated levels have been detected on the public right-of-way (next to roads and highways) and may be assessed further.
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What were the results from the phase 1 of soil sampling?
Phase 1 of soil sampling is complete, and we have received most of the preliminary data. The vast majority of results are within typical ranges for soil. Samples taken on private properties are all within typical soil levels, and only a few samples taken along public right-of-way (next to roads…
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Frequently Asked Questions: Soil Sampling Results
Frequently Asked Questions About Soils Sampling Results
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Water Management Update
As the cleanup at the derailment site continues to progress, water management in the area will undergo some changes.
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Newsletter: East Palestine Train Derailment Response, 4-4-2024
Newsletter April 4 2024 for East Palestine Train Derailment Response
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MPRSA Ocean Site Designation
The EPA designates and manages ocean sites to mitigate adverse impacts to surrounding marine environment. Criteria is considered when selecting a site for designation.
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Mac and Black Jack Mines: Legal Documents and Settlements
Legal Documents and Settlements related to Mac and Black Jack Mines in EPA’s Eastern Abandoned Uranium Mine Region.
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Documents of Chevron Phillips Chemical Puerto Rico Core, LLC in Guayama, Puerto Rico
Documents of Chevron Phillips Chemical Puerto Rico Core, LLC in Guayama, Puerto Rico
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About Bristol Bay
About the Bristol Bay watershed in southwestern Alaska, its people and its natural resources.
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EPA Calls for Comments on Candidates for Peer Review of Two Phthalates
EPA calls for comments on candidates to serve as ad hoc reviewers assisting the SACC in the peer review of the draft risk evaluations for DIDP and DINP. Comments are due May 9, 2024.
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Public involvement for the Bristol Bay Assessment
Description of public involvement activities leading up to EPA's Bristol Bay Assessment Report.
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El Paso Natural Gas Mines Fact Sheets
These fact sheets contain information about El Paso Natural Gas Mines and the Western Abandoned Uranium Mine Region, 19 abandoned uranium mine claims generally located along the Little Colorado River or Highway 89 near Cameron, AZ.
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Trust Mines: Legal Documents and Settlements
Legal documents and settlements related to Navajo Nation Trust Mines including the 2015 Phase 1 Settlement Agreement, the 2023 Phase 2 Settlement Agreement, and the 2022 Phase 2 Expanded Trust Agreement.
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Ruby Mines: Legal Documents and Settlements
Legal documents related to the cleanup of Ruby Mines.
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Northeast Church Rock Mine: Legal Document and Settlements
Legal Document and Settlements related to the cleanup progress of the Northeast Church Rock Mine (NECR).