Learn the Issues
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Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Advisory: Swimming Pool Chemicals: Chlorine
This June 1990 advisory to Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) suggests they address risk from chlorine, an extremely hazardous substance, even when below the threshold planning quantity stated in Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.
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J.H. Baxter Superfund site in Oregon
Information about EPA's contamination and cleanup investigation at the J.H. Baxter & Co. wood treating facility in Eugene, Oregon.
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Sources and Solutions: Stormwater
Stormwater picks up nutrients as it runs off lawns, streets and rooftops and carries them into waterbodies. This runoff is a major source of nutrient pollution.
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Sources and Solutions: Wastewater
Wastewater treatment plants process water from homes and businesses, which contains nitrogen and phosphorus from human waste, food and certain soaps and detergents, and they can be a major source of nutrient pollution.
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New England Regional Office
EPA’s New England Regional Office serves Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and 10 Tribal Nations
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Fleet Management at EPA
EPA is protecting human health and the environment while also meeting legislative requirements by increasing its use of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs).
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Waste Diversion at EPA
This page describes waste diversion at EPA.
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Stormwater Management Practices at EPA Facilities
This page contains a list of EPA's implementation of sustainable stormwater management.
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How EPA Is Implementing the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings
How EPA Implements Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings
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High-Performance Buildings at EPA
This page introduces the strategies EPA has used to enhance sustainability at its facilities.
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Scope 1 and 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Results
This page provides results for EPA’s progress toward scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals.
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Fact Sheets of EPA Sustainable Construction and Renovation Projects
A list of factsheets that highlight EPAs sustainable construction and renovation successes.
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Sources and Solutions: Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuel use in power generation, transportation and energy emits nitrogen pollution to the air that gets in the water through air deposition.
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Sources and Solutions: In and Around the Home
Our homes - through appliances, yards, driveways and even pets - contribute to the problem of nutrient pollution.
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Energy Act of 2020
Information about new requirements for federal agencies in the Energy Act of 2020
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Green Practices at EPA
This page list links to resources related to Green Practices that EPA incorporates to probate sustainability and reduce the Agency's environmental footprint.
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Water Management Plans and Best Practices at EPA
A list of the top 10 water management techniques employed by EPA
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Pollution Prevention at EPA
How EPA promotes pollution prevention in its own facilities.
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Pollinator Protection at EPA
EPA has launched a Pollinator Protection Initiative and is conducting pollinator site assessments to promote pollinator communities and habitats at its facilities.
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Electronics Stewardship at EPA
This page contains a list of strategies implemented by the EPA to support responsible electronics stewardship.