Learn the Issues
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What is being tested for in EPA’s air testing program?
Seventy-five different chemicals are tested for on the derailment site and around East Palestine. The air monitoring and sampling network includes 9 monitoring stations, 8 sampling stations, a MINICAM van, and the PTR-MS laboratory vans.
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Is formaldehyde a contaminant of concern from the derailment?
Last week, an East Palestine resident reported to EPA that they had a skin reaction from handling soil in their backyard after digging a swimming pool. EPA tested the soil and did not detect high hazard chemicals. The device used for testing did indicate that low levels of formaldehyde might…
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Source Water Protection Practices
Source water protection practices are systems or actions taken to prevent contamination of surface and ground water sources of drinking water.
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Overview of the Drinking Water Sole Source Aquifer Program
Overview of the EPA's water aquifer program.
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WaterSense Partners
WaterSense partners are ambassadors that promote the value of water efficiency and WaterSense-labeled products, new homes, and programs. Partners help educate communities while transforming the marketplace.
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Professional Certification
WaterSense recognizes certification programs for irrigation professionals that meet the specification criteria. Certification programs cover three areas: irrigation system design, installation and maintenance, and system auditing.
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Particle Pollution Designations - Where You Live
Particle pollution state and tribal designations
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2015 AOC Tank Infrastructure Improvements: Release Detection
Information and documents related to Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) Statement of Work 4.0: Release Detection and Tank Tightness Testing.
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2015 AOC Tank Infrastructure Improvements: Tank Upgrade Alternatives
Information and documents related to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) Statement of Work (SOW) 3.0: Tank Upgrade Alternatives.
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2015 AOC Tank Infrastructure Improvements: Corrosion and Metal Fatigue Practices
Information and documents related to Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage AOC SOW 5.0: Corrosion and Metal Fatigue Practices.
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2015 AOC Tank Infrastructure Improvements
An overview of the improvements required at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility to prevent future releases of fuel.
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2015 AOC Investigation and Remediation: Fuel Releases
Information and documents related to Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage AOC SOW 6.0: Investigation and Remediation of Releases
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2015 AOC Investigation and Remediation: Groundwater Flow Patterns
Information and documents related to Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage AOC SOW 7.1 and 7.2: Groundwater Flow and Fate and Transport Modeling.
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2015 Red Hill AOC: Environmental Investigation and Remediation
Information about the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage facility AOC Requirements Related to Environmental Investigation and Remediation.
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Frequently Asked Questions and Resources about Wetland Program Development Grants
Frequently Asked Questions for the Fiscal Year 19 or 19-20 Wetland Program Development Grant Request for Proposals.
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EPA Issues Explanation of Significant Differences for Wausau Groundwater Contamination Superfund Site
Public notice for the Explanation of Significant Differences for Groundwater Contamination Superfund Site.
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Newkirk Novak Construction Partners, Inc. - Clean Water Act Public Notice
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment in the form of an Expedited Settlement Agreement against Newkirk Novak Construction Partners, Inc. for alleged violations at the Raytown High School New Auxiliary Gym construction
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EPA Seeks Public Input on Changes to Cleanup Plan for the Welsbach & General Gas Mantle Superfund Site at Gloucester Marine Terminal in New Jersey
EPA News Release: EPA Seeks Public Input on Changes to Cleanup Plan for the Welsbach & General Gas Mantle Superfund Site at Gloucester Marine Terminal in New Jersey
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2023 CAA Fuels Administrative Settlements
2023 CAA Fuels Administrative Settlement
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2013 Vision for Implementing the CWA Section 303(d) Impaired Waters Program Responsibilities
A vision detailing enhancements made to the Clean Water Act 303(d) Program informed by the experience gained over the past two decades in assessing and reporting on water quality and in developing approximately 65,000 TMDLs.