Learn the Issues
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Can I grow a garden at home or plant crops?
Yes. You can continue to use your land as you normally would. Residential soil sampling results are within typical ranges for the area. Follow normal measures like peeling root vegetables and washing leafy greens.
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Can I use the East Palestine City Park?
Yes. Results show that levels of dioxin and semi-volatile organic compounds are well below any levels that we would consider restricting activities, and all are either at or below typical background levels for soil in the United States. In addition, the village has cleaned all recreational equipment, including the pool…
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Can I use other recreational areas in Ohio and Pennsylvania?
Yes. Samples collected on impacted properties and local background locations have shown no results of concern on recreational, commercial, and agricultural properties. Some elevated levels have been detected on the public right-of-way (next to roads and highways) and may be assessed further.
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What were the results from the phase 1 of soil sampling?
Phase 1 of soil sampling is complete, and we have received most of the preliminary data. The vast majority of results are within typical ranges for soil. Samples taken on private properties are all within typical soil levels, and only a few samples taken along public right-of-way (next to roads…
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Frequently Asked Questions: Soil Sampling Results
Frequently Asked Questions About Soils Sampling Results
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Water Management Update
As the cleanup at the derailment site continues to progress, water management in the area will undergo some changes.
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Newsletter: East Palestine Train Derailment Response, 4-4-2024
Newsletter April 4 2024 for East Palestine Train Derailment Response
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MPRSA Ocean Site Designation
The EPA designates and manages ocean sites to mitigate adverse impacts to surrounding marine environment. Criteria is considered when selecting a site for designation.
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Mac and Black Jack Mines: Legal Documents and Settlements
Legal Documents and Settlements related to Mac and Black Jack Mines in EPA’s Eastern Abandoned Uranium Mine Region.
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Cleanup Activities for Lower Neponset River, Boston/Milton, MA
EPA's Superfund Site Information for Lower Neponset River, Boston/Milton, MA.
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Documents of Chevron Phillips Chemical Puerto Rico Core, LLC in Guayama, Puerto Rico
Documents of Chevron Phillips Chemical Puerto Rico Core, LLC in Guayama, Puerto Rico
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ресурсы на русском языке
ресурсы на русском языкеs (resources in the Russian language).
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Cơ Quan Bảo Vệ Môi Sinh Hoa Kỳ - Tiếng Việt
Environmental information translated into Vietnamese includes air quality, asthma, mold, drinking water and fish consumption, pesticides and toxic substances, environmental justice, and preparing for natural disasters.
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Mga Mapagkukunan sa Wikang Tagalog
mga mapagkukunan sa tagalog (resources in Tagalog).
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Saúde e informações ambientais em português
Saúde e informações ambientais em português
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미국 환경 보호국 - 한국어
Environmental information translated into Korean covers topics including nail salons, dry-cleaning, drinking water, fish consumption, asthma, cleaning and disinfecting foot spa basins, pesticides, and professional fabricare processes.
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Sante ak anviwònman Enfòmasyon an kreyòl ayisyen
Environmental information translated into Haitian Creole.
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美國國家環境保護局 - 中文 (繁體版)
Environmental information in traditional Chinese includes air quality, drinking water and fish consumption, pesticides and toxic substances, disaster preparedness, diabetes, environmental justice, carbon monoxide, and pest control.
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About Bristol Bay
About the Bristol Bay watershed in southwestern Alaska, its people and its natural resources.