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What is the plume map and what does it tell us?
The plume map is an “event reconstruction” based on known weather and on-site observations during a 10-hour time period after the vent-and-burn operation that occurred on Monday, February 6. It tells us where soot likely fell to the ground and where the highest concentrations of particles may be. This information…
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How were soil sample locations chosen?
The study area was determined based on evacuation zones, plume modeling, field observations, and areas most likely to be impacted by the vent and burn. Event Reconstruction Plume Map
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Columbiana County Health District has sampled my private well, will it be sampled again?
Residents will be contacted if they are within the priority zones and have signed up for private well sampling. Within 60 days after the first sample, private wells are resampled, and residents will be contacted to schedule resampling. Residents within one of the four priority zones can also schedule a…
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I have heard about research being conducted by the University of Kentucky. What is the health tracking survey?
University of Kentucky College of Public Health researcher Dr. Erin N. Haynes and her team received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct a long-term health study with and for the residents of East Palestine and the surrounding area. The first step is to learn more…
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Does the East Palestine clinic require an appointment, or can people just show up without an appointment if they require immediate medical care.
An appointment is preferred, but if they can, they will accommodate walk-in patients. If they believe it’s an emergency, they should go to the emergency room or urgent care for medical attention. Site Status check as of June 23
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How do federal and state agencies get notified of a chemical or oil spill requiring an emergency response?
By law, companies or individuals who spill hazardous chemicals or oil are required to call the National Response Center (NRC) if the quantity is above reporting limits. The NRC then notifies federal, state and local responders. Most States have additional reporting requirements that are separate from the NRC.
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Can smoke from the Canadian wildfires cause health concerns?
Most healthy adults and children will recover quickly from smoke exposure and will not have long-lasting health effects. But people with chronic diseases, such as asthma, other lung disease, or cardiovascular disease are at greater risk of experiencing more severe health effects. Children, pregnant people, and people over 65 also…
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Did drinking water samples from the American Legion in East Palestine have detections of vinyl chloride?
No. The drinking water supplied to the American Legion from the Village municipal water system has been tested weekly since the incident and vinyl chloride has not been detected in the drinking water, nor any of the water supply wells. A filter company collected water at the American Legion, and…
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Find Recycling Facilities Servicing RAD Partners
RAD partners help protect the ozone layer and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by disposing of older, inefficient refrigerated appliances using the best environmental practices and technologies available.
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Stationary Refrigeration Resources for Businesses
Provides information for businesses about purchasing, maintaining, and disposing stationary refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
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GreenChill Store Certification Protocol for a Commercial Refrigeration Rack with an Air Conditioning Load
GreenChill Store Certification Protocol
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City of Parsons - Clean Water Act Public Notice
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment in the form of an Expedited Settlement Agreement (“ESA”) against the city of Parsons, Kansas, for alleged violations associated with the land application of sewage sludge in or aro
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Crestwood Village, LLC - Clean Water Act Public Notice
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment in the form of an Expedited Settlement Agreement against Crestwood Village, LLC by Clay Blair Services Corporation, for alleged violations at the Crestwood Village construction sit
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City of Clanton, Alabama - Clean Water Act Public Notice
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment against the City of Clanton, Alabama, located at Pinedale Road, Clanton, Alabama 35045, for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act associated with the land application of sewage
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City of Lodi, California - Clean Water Act Public Notice
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment against the City of Lodi, California, located at 1331 South Ham Lane, Lodi, California, 95241, for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act associated with the land application o
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RPC Holdings, Inc. d/b/a River Products Company, Inc. - Clean Water Act Public Notice
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment against RPC Holdings, Inc., d/b/a River Products Company, Inc. (“Respondent”) for alleged violations at its Conklin Quarry, a business located at 3263 Dubuque Street NE, Iowa City,
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Troy, Alabama - Clean Water Act Public Notice
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment against Troy, Alabama, a municipality, for alleged violations at the Walnut Creek wastewater treatment plant (“WWTP”) located at 588 County Road 3355, Troy, Alabama 36079.
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Midway Auto Parts LLC d/b/a Muncie U Pull - Clean Water Act Public Notice
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment against Midway Auto Parts LLC d/b/a Muncie U Pull for alleged violations at its facility at 6345 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas.
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New Heaven Chemicals Iowa, LLC - Clean Water Act Public Notice
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment against New Heaven Chemicals Iowa, LLC, a business located at 1585 380th Street, Manly, IA 50456, for alleged violations at the facility.
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Pick-N-Pull Auto Dismantlers, Kansas City, LLC Inc. - Clean Water Act Public Notice
The EPA is providing notice of a proposed Administrative Penalty Assessment against Pick-N-Pull Auto Dismantlers, Kansas City, LLC, a subsidiary of Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., for alleged violations at its facilities at 8012 East Truman Rd., Kansas C