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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…

Last published: October 1, 2024

Superfund Site

Superfund sites are areas requiring long-term response to clean up hazardous material contaminations under CERCLA.

Last published: October 1, 2024

Federal-State Toxicology Risk Analysis Committee (FSTRAC)

Information related to Federal-State Toxicology Risk Analysis Committee (FSTRAC)

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.

Last published: October 1, 2024

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.

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.

PRIA Updates

PRIA updates

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.

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

Release Date: October 1, 2024

Flooding

Ways to prepare for or respond to flooding and related health or environmental problems.

Public Comments for November 6 & 7, 2014 NDWAC Meeting

Comments related to a public meeting on drinking water regulations.

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.

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.