Learn the Issues
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Pollution Prevention and Toxics News Stories
List of recent press releases and listervs on pollution prevention and toxics topics.
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Information on Ozone and Ozone Depletion
This page describes what ozone is and provides links to learn more about its effects and consequences.
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Formaldehyde
Information on formaldehyde and the regulation of formaldehyde emissions from composite wood products under the Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products Act in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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Funding Water Sector Resilience
Federal funding sources and EPA's financial tools that fund resilience infrastructure projects, pay for operation and maintenance costs, and sustain resiliency programs.
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Amended Determination - Attachment I: Conformed STA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Summary of all STA NPDES & EFA permits that apply to the Amended Determination, Attachment I, September 3, 2010
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Amended Determination - Attachment J: Rationale for Conformed STA NPDES and EFA Permits
Marked-up guidelines on general rationale & changed provisions on general & specific NPES & EFA permits
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Access the Water Contaminant Information Tool
Get information about the Water Contaminant Information Tool (WCIT).
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Response Protocol Toolbox for Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities
Emergency response planning tools that are designed to help in protecting wastewater systems from contamination events and incidents.
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EPA’s Support to the Water Sector Under the National Response Framework
An overview of the emergency support functions that can include an EPA role in support of the water sector.
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Supply Chain Case Studies
This page will share case studies on how water and wastewater utilities handles supply chain challenges.
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Find Additional Flood Resources for Water Utilities
Web page has extra guides that drinking water and wastewater utilities can use to help them become resilient to floods.
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Prepare for Funding: Develop Emergency Overtime Policy for Your Water or Wastewater Utility
Tips for establishing emergency overtime policies.
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Water Laboratory Alliance: A Drinking Water Utility Perspective
Provides an overview of the WLA
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Water Laboratory Alliance: A Powerful Resource for State Agencies
WLA and State Agencies
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South Florida Program (SFP) Funding: Funded Projects
An interactive dashboard that provides information and instructions on the projects funded by the SFP; including project title, description, funding amount, grant focus and area of impact.
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Sampling Guidance for Unknown Contaminants in Drinking Water
Find out how to sample for an unknown
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Prepare for Funding: Document Damage and Repair Costs to Your Water or Wastewater Utility
Tips for documenting pre-disaster conditions at a utility and damage.
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Prepare for Funding: Know the Basics of Disaster Funding for Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities
A list of points to consider when determining whether a funding program is appropriate for a utility.
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Earthquake Resilience Guide
guidance on how to prepare drinking water and wastewater utilities
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Prepare for Funding: Develop Emergency Procurement Policies and Procedures for Drinking Water or Wastewater Utilities
It is important to establish emergency procurement and purchasing policies prior to an emergency to ensure that your procurement costs are reasonable and well documented.