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EPA's Draft Permit for MWRA's Deer Island Treatment Plant Outfall and Combined Sewer Overflows, 2023
EPA is re-issuing the MWRA NPDES Permit to discharge treated domestic & industrial wastewater from 43 member communities through the Deer Island Treatment Plant to Mass. Bay & combined overflows from 47 outfalls in Boston Harbor & surrounding tributaries.
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Radioactivity in Antiques
Some antiques were made and sold before scientists fully understood the health effects of radiation. Some items sold at thrift stores and antique shops may contain radioactive material, but usually not a health risk if they are in good condition.
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Radiation Protection
EPA sets limits on environmental radiation from use of radioactive elements. The Radiation Protection website describes EPA's radiation protection activities, regulations and supporting information.
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Expanded Source Water Protection-Related Eligibilities under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund's Local Assistance and other State Programs Set-Aside
Memorandum highlighting expanded source water protection eligibilities under the DWSRF Program Local Assistance set-aside (i.e. 15% set-aside) enacted through the AWIA of 2018.
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2025 California Wildfires Videos
Videos about EPA's response to the 2025 Southern California Wildfires.
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Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water
Questions and answers about lead in drinking water -- health effects, EPA regulations etc.
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Environmental Challenges for the Charles River
Learn more about bacterial & nutrient challenges for the Charles River, including combined sewer overflows, phosphorous discharge, and stormwater authorities.
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Ozone Layer Protection Milestones of the Clean Air Act
In 2020, EPA’s Stratospheric Protection Division highlights Title VI of the CAA and 30 years of achievements to restore the ozone layer and protect human health and the environment.
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Tisbury MA Impervious Cover Disconnection (ICD) Project: An Integrated Stormwater Management Approach for Promoting Urban Community Sustainability and Resilience
The goal of the Tisbury MA ICD Project is to identify, assess and quantify opportunities for the disconnection of cover within a geographically-constrained urbanized New England community located near the southern New England coastline.
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Environmental Information for Massachusetts
Collection of environmental info links for Massachusetts
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Environmental Information for Maine
Collection of environmental info links for Maine
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Environmental Information for Connecticut
Collection of environmental info links for Connecticut
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Environmental Information for New Hampshire
Collection of environmental info links for New England
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Environmental Information for Rhode Island
Collection of environmental info links for Rhode Island.
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Non-Ionizing Radiation Used in Microwave Ovens
Microwave ovens use electromagnetic radiation to heat food. The non-ionizing radiation used by a microwave does not make the food radioactive.
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How Wetlands are Defined and Identified under CWA Section 404
Wetlands are areas where the frequent and prolonged presence of water at or near the soil surface drives the natural system meaning the kind of soils that form, the plants that grow and the fish and/or wildlife communities that use the habitat.
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2021 Emissions Inventory Virtual Seminar Series
The conference will focus on how emission inventories meet the challenges posed by having to apply science and at the same time streamline processes to improve the resulting inventories.
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Publications That Support Private Water Well Safety
This page contains a list of print and electronic publications related to private wells
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What to Do With Your Private Well After a Flood
Information on protecting your private well following a flood.
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Tribal Source Water Protection Projects
This page highlights examples of Tribes utilizing a variety of funding sources to fund activities that protect sources of drinking water.