Learn the Issues
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Public Notices of Lead Exceedances in Local Water Systems in the Pacific Southwest
As required by the Safe Drinking Water Act, EPA is notifying communities of lead action level exceedances when a water system fails to provide a timely notice including potential health effects and what actions people can take to reduce their exposure.
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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.
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Developing Effective Nonpoint Source TMDLs: An Evaluation of the TMDL Process
The report explores whether various characteristics of data availability, funding resources, guidance materials, stakeholder involvement, scale of TMDLs and implementation planning positively influence development of effective TMDLs.
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TMDL Report and Approval Documents for Waquoit Bay and Eel River, MA
View supporting documents for the Waquoit Bay and Eel River in Massachusetts.
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Impaired Waters Restoration Process: Listing
An overview of the impaired waters and 303(d) listing process, the first step in the impaired waters restoration pipeline.
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US Ecology Nevada Inc.
The US Ecology Facility ("Facility") treats, stores, and disposes of hazardous waste, polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”), and non-hazardous industrial material. The site is owned by the State of Nevada and is operated by US Ecology.
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Emerald Transformer Los Angeles LLC (Formerly Clean Harbors Los Angeles)
Information about Emerald Transformer Los Angeles, LLC, a commercial hazardous waste treatment, storage, and transfer facility in Vernon, California. EPA regulates the handling of PCB waste at this facility under a Toxic Substances Control Act permit.
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EPA Proposes Updated Residential Soil Cleanup at Vega Baja Superfund Site in Puerto Rico
Vega Baja, P.R. (July 15, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to update the cleanup plan for the Vega Baja Solid Waste Disposal Superfund site in Puerto Rico to better protect residents from lead in soil.
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La EPA propone cambios en la limpieza residencial del suelo del Lugar Superfondo del Antiguo Crematorio de Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Vega Baja, P.R. - La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. (EPA) propone actualizar el plan de limpieza para el Lugar Superfondo Antiguo Crematorio de Vega Baja y proteger mejor a los residentes del plomo en el suelo.
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Veolia Environmental Services Technical Solutions, Phoenix, AZ
Veolia Environmental Services Technical Solutions (Veolia) operates a polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) storage and processing facility located at 5736 West Jefferson Street in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Multimedia Resources and Publications
America's Children and the Environment report resources, indicators, and previous editions.
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Northern Indiana Public Service Company Bailly Generating Station Current Documents, Reports and Graphics for 2020
RCRA Corrective Action Site, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) Bailly Generating Station - Chesterton, Indiana
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Risk Assessment Report for the Sterigenics Facility in Willowbrook, IL
Risk assessment of the area around the Sterigenics facility in Willowbrook, IL
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Detroit River RAP Stage I
Describes history of contamination, sources of pollution, relevant regulatory programs, and identifies beneficial use impairments.
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Remedial Action Plan for Deer Lake Area of Concern, 1987
Stage I document details Deer Lake’s history of mercury and other contamination, and describes sources of pollution and future remedial actions, to address beneficial use impairments identified by the Great Lakes Water Quality Board (WQB).
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Deer Lake Area of Concern Final Delisting Report
MDEQ report requesting that Deer Lake AOC be removed from the list of AOCs.
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Milwaukee Estuary RAP Update
Describes water quality, beneficial use impairments, sources of pollution, existing programs, and makes recommendations for remedial projects.
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Detroit River 1996 Remedial Action Plan Report
Serves as an update to the Stage I RAP report and makes further recommendations in restoring the AOC.
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Stage II Remedial Action Plan Deer Lake AOC
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality reports on actions taken that have resulted in the removal of two beneficial use impairments. Outlines plans to remove remaining BUI and to delist the Area Of Concern.
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Feasibility Study Report for Upper Trenton Channel
Final Focused Feasibility Study Report for Upper Trenton Channel in the Detroit River Area of Concern - full report and executive summary