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Protecting the Planet and Pocketbook

Two EPA-funded projects at a Wilmington, Delaware water filtration plant are reducing the equivalent of 71 cars worth of greenhouse gases, generating nearly 500,000 kWh in annual energy savings and cutting costs by $876,000 a year.

Floating Wetland Islands Help Restore Large PA Lake

One of Pennsylvania’s largest natural lakes has been removed from the state’s list of impaired waters following years of EPA-funded work to control phosphorus pollution. One of the innovative actions taken to meet the goal was use of 5 floating wetlands.

EPA News and Events for the District of Columbia

News and events from EPA for the District of Columbia as clickable markers shown on a map of the district.

EPA NY, NJ and the Caribbean: Smart Sectors Program

Learn more about EPA’s Smart Sectors program for the New England region.

Ferry Engine Repower to Provide Benefits for Air and Water

EPA’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act grant to the Delaware River and Bay Authority is bringing new clean air technology to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, thereby reducing air pollution emissions and contributing to cleaner water in the Chesapeake Bay.

Wetland PCB Remediation Cleanup Proposal from the City of New Bedford

The City of New Bedford submitted a plan in 2005 to EPA describing the City's proposal to address PCB contamination of wetlands near McCoy Field.

Sanitary Protection of Drinking Water Storage Tanks: Overflows

How to Identify Lead Free Certification Marks for Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux Used for Drinking Water

This fact sheet provides certification marks and the text that indicates a filter has been certified for lead reduction capabilities.

Lean Thinking and Methods - Six Sigma

introduction to six sigma

Environments and Contaminants - Contaminated Lands

Information about children living in close proximity to contaminated sites that may not have had all human health protective measures in place.

Environments and Contaminants - Chemicals in Food

Information on detectable pesticide residues in sampled apples, carrots, grapes, and tomatoes.

Environments and Contaminants - Drinking Water Contaminants

Information about about children served by community water systems that did not meet all health-based drinking water standards or failed to adhere to monitoring and reporting requirements.

Environments and Contaminants - Indoor Environments

Information about about children exposed to environmental tobacco smoke or lead in their homes.

Environments and Contaminants - Hazardous Air Pollutants

Information about hazardous air pollutants and tehir effects.

Environments and Contaminants - Criteria Air Pollutants

Information about common air pollutants: carbon monoxide, lead, ground-level ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide.

ACE Environments and Contaminants

Trends in pollutants that can affect children?s health (air pollutants, drinking water contaminants, pesticides, land contaminants, climate change)

Skyway Cement Company (fka Holcim, Inc. – Chicago Skyway Facility)

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Underground Injection Control in Region 10 (AK, ID, OR, and WA)

Region specific UIC contact information is provided.

Public Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement Activities

Information about the scheduled outreach activities regarding EPA and Army's review of the NWPR and intention to replace the definition of "waters of the United States"

Clean Air Act Permitting in Nevada

Information on Clean Air Act permitting in Nevada in Nevada and EPA's oversight. Clean Air Act permitting in Nevada is the shared responsibility of one state and two local agencies, along with EPA Region 9.