Learn the Issues
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Natural Radionuclides in Public Drinking Water
Public drinking water systems in the United States must ensure that the water they provide to their customers meet all federal, state, and local drinking water standards. Natural radionuclides are a potential hazard.
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Local Energy Efficiency Benefits and Opportunities
Find out more about the benefits of energy efficiency and how local governments can take advantage of opportunities for improving energy efficiency throughout their operations.
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Background on Drinking Water Standards in the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
The Safe Drinking Water Act authorizes EPA to set national standards for drinking water to protect against health effects from exposure to naturally-occurring and man-made contaminants.
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SDWA Economic Analysis
This page provides information on EPA’s approach to economic analysis when developing standards for drinking water contaminants.
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How EPA Regulates Drinking Water Contaminants
This page describes the EPA's methods and processes of regulating contaminants in drinking water.
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Ports Primer: A2. Citizen Mapping, Data Tools and Resources
The Ports Primer appendix includes a list of tools which may make the Ports Primer more useful.
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New York City Locomotive Repowers: Collaborative Efforts to Improve Air Quality
The New York City (NYC) Economic Development Corporation and NYC Department of Small Business Services, in collaboration with the U.S. EPA undertook a project to reduce locomotive emissions in and around NYC with CSX Transportation and Waste Management.
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Ports Primer: 8.2 Citizen Science Projects
Communities can demonstrate environmental concerns by providing scientific evidence of environmental impact. Communities may be able to access existing local data and conduct their own analyses or communities may turn to existing studies.
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National Coastal Condition Assessment
The NCCA is a collaborative, statistical survey of the nation's coastal waters and the Great Lakes. It is one of four national surveys that EPA and its partners conduct to assess the condition and health of the nation's water resources.
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National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015 Results
Results for the National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015, including key findings, national results, and ecoregional results,
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National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015 Lab Operations Manual
National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015 Lab Operations Manual
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National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015 Quality Assurance Project Plan
National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015 Quality Assurance Project Plan
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National Lakes Assessment 2017 Site Evaluation Guidelines
Site Evaluation Guidelines for the NLA 2017
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National Lakes Assessment 2017 Laboratory Operations Manual
Laboratory Manual for the NLA 2017
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What is the process for refilling excavated areas at the derailment site? (11/15/2023)
Areas that were excavated as part of the derailment cleanup effort will be backfilled with clean soil. Before soil is chosen as backfill it is tested for chemicals and heavy metals. While the source of backfill is still being identified, some areas have been temporarily backfilled with ballast (large gravel)…
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National Lakes Assessment 2017 Quality Assurance Project Plan
Quality Assurance Project Plan for the NLA 2017
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Isles of Shoals North Disposal Site (IOSN)
Designation of the Isles of Shoals North ODMDS
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Massachusetts Bay Industrial Waste Site Restoration Project
Overview of MBDS Expansion Project/IWS Restoration
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Informational Webinar on Dredging and Dredged Material Management in Long Island Sound
EPA Region 1 and Region 2 informational webinar on dredging and dredged material management in Long Island Sound. Topics include: dredging permit process, dredged material testing, and dredged material disposal.
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Reports of Public Scoping Meetings for the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Designation of Dredged Material Disposal Sites in Eastern Long Island Sound
These reports provide summaries of the scoping meetings as part of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) process for the designation of dredged material disposal sites in Eastern Long Island Sound.