Learn the Issues
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Repellent-Treated Clothing
EPA regulates the pesticide permethrin to pre-treat clothing. We evaluate the safety and effectiveness of such insecticide uses, by exposure scenarios and risk assessment. Read and follow the label directions for use of permethrin-treated clothing.
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Sulfoxaflor
EPA has registered sulfoxaflor after reevaluating the data. Sulfoxaflor will now have fewer uses and additional requirements that will protect bees.
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Affirmative Employment, Analysis, and Accountability
The Office of Civil Rights Affirmative Employment Initiatives, Programs and areas of responsibility for promoting diversity at EPA
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Residential Toilets
By replacing old, inefficient toilets with WaterSense labeled models, the average family can reduce water used for toilets by 20 to 60 percent—that's nearly 13,000 gallons of water savings for your home every year!
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Product Specification Review
The America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 requires that the EPA shall “consider for review and revise, if necessary, any WaterSense performance criteria adopted before January 1, 2012.”
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Product Specifications
EPA develops specifications that outline the requirements that products must meet to earn the WaterSense label. Technical and market factors are considered when identifying product categories.
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WIFIA Program Summary
The WIFIA program accelerates investment in our nation's water infrastructure by providing long-term, low-cost supplemental loans for regionally and nationally significant projects.
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Webinar: 2025 SmartWay Online Truck Tool Demonstration
This EPA presentation provides information and a thorough demonstration on the 2025 SmartWay Truck Tool for SmartWay Truck Carrier Partners and Applicants.
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EFAB Report: Municipal Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
Discusses the challenges and steps leading up to EE retrofits; describes financing mechanisms; references several reports that provide more in-depth analysis; and lists financial resources available to support municipalities’ efforts in energy efficiency
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Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) Meeting Materials - October 14-15, 2020
Materials for EFAB meeting.
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Spray Sprinkler Nozzles
A spray nozzle is a component of a sprinkler system that combines with a sprinkler body to distribute water on a landscape.
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Bathroom Faucets
Replacing old, inefficient faucets and aerators with WaterSense labeled models can save the average family 700 gallons of water per year, equal to the amount of water needed to take 45 showers.
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EPA RCRA ID: CTD053704110
CTD053704110, G B C METALS LLC - SOMERS THIN STRIP, 215 PIEDMONT ST, Waterbury, CT
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Products in Development
Water-saving product categories and service programs under consideration for development by WaterSense.
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Emerging Viral Pathogen Guidance and Status for Antimicrobial Pesticides
The guidance outlines a voluntary, two stage process involving product label amendments and modified terms of registration and applies only to emerging viruses.
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Contact Us: Aquaculture
Contact information for Aquaculture program office
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FY25 Exchange Network Applicant FAQs
A comprehensive list of the Exchange Network Grant Program’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) from applicants, which have been organized into categories and hyperlinked for user convenience.
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EPA Projects in Dayton
epa in dayton ohio
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Power Resilience for the Water and Wastewater Sector
Power Resilience Guide for drinking water and wastewater utilities.
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Power Resilience Featured Products
Power Resilience Guide and Power Resilience: An Achievable Goal