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Red Hill in Focus Webinar Series

EPA and Hawai'i Department of Health (HDOH) are hosting a webinar series to share information with the public on what agencies are doing to address impacts to human health and the environment from Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility releases.

EPA's Bristol Bay Assessment

EPA's scientific assessment of the potential impact of large-scale mining operations on the Bristol Bay watershed ecosystem.

Why was the well water priority zone boundary extended?

The priority zones are extended to reflect additional testing done by Columbiana County Health District and Norfolk Southern. The purpose of this extension is to ensure that drinking water supplies downstream to the Ohio River are monitored. The extension is not due to any additional environmental or health concerns. As…

Last published: April 21, 2026

What is being done to control dust?

Norfolk Southern contractors use engineering controls to reduce dust generated from cleanup activities and disturbed soil surfaces. All contaminated material leaving the derailment site is secured and tarped, and all contaminated material on site is tarped nightly. Trucks are decontaminated before they leave the site, and large water trucks are…

Last published: April 21, 2026

What is EPA’s role in sampling?

EPA is part of the Unified Command consisting of different agencies to review, approve and direct Norfolk Southern’s workplans and site activities. Surface water sampling is performed by Norfolk Southern contractors, with EPA and Ohio EPA oversight. Soil sampling is performed both by Norfolk Southern contractors and EPA contractors. Air…

Last published: April 21, 2026

WaterSense for Kids

Kids are thirsty for knowledge! Quench that thirst by learning simple ways to save water with WaterSense.

EPA Testimony Statements

This page will list current testimonies for the 119th Congressional 1st session

Douglas Troutman's October 8, 2025 Testimony - Nomination of Douglas Troutman to be Assistant Administrator for Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention

Douglas Troutman's October 8, 2025 testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

John W. Busterud's May 14, 2025 Testimony - Nomination of John W. Busterud to be Assistant Administrator for Land and Emergency Management

John Busterud's May 14, 2025 testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Meaningful and Achievable Steps You Can Take to Reduce Your Risk

Discover meaningful steps you can take to reduce PFAS health risks.

Our Current Understanding of the Human Health and Environmental Risks of PFAS

Learn about EPA's current understanding of the health risks of PFAS.

Increasing Our Understanding of the Health Risks from PFAS and How to Address Them

Learn how EPA is increasing understanding of the health risks from PFAS and how to address them.

Jeffrey Hall's July 23, 2025 Testimony - Nomination of Jeffrey Hall to be Assistant Administrator for Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance

Jeffrey Hall's July 23, 2025 testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Announcements

Recent announcements about the Bonita Peak Mining District Site or view the site calendar.

Usha-Maria Turner's June 25, 2025 Testimony - Nomination of Usha-Maria Turner to be Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs

Usha-Maria Turner's June 25, 2025 testimony to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.