Learn the Issues
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If I have concerns about wildlife, who do I contact?
Contact the following agencies if you have concerns or questions about wildlife: OHIO RESIDENTS: Ohio Division of Natural Resources, 1-800-WILDLIFE or (800) 945-3543 PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS: The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Centralized Dispatch Center at 1-833-PGC-WILD or 1-833-742-9453
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Can I go visit the derailment site?
No. The site will remain closed to the public until work is completed for health and safety reasons. If you missed our “Track Talk” information session on May 18, the session showed a video and several photos of progress at the site.
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Now that the track is rebuilt, what else needs to be done and how long will it take?
There is still a lot of work to do. Contaminated soil to the north and south of the tracks need to be removed. A full site assessment, including extensive sampling, of areas and properties near the derailment site needs to be conducted. A full assessment of impacted creeks will be…
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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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What are the health agencies doing?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) are analyzing their Assessment of Chemical Exposure (ACE) survey results to assess the health impacts of the train derailment. CDC and ATSDR continue to support the Ohio and Pennsylvania health departments and will be…
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Algal Toxin Risk Assessment and Management Strategic Plan for Drinking Water
document page for the Algal Toxin Risk Assessment and Management Strategic Plan for Drinking Water
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Drinking Water Protection Act (DWPA)
Document page for the drinking water protection act
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Cyanotoxin Management Plan Template and Example Plans
Tools for cyanotoxins in public water systems - cyanotoxin management plan template and example plans.
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Water Treatment Optimization for Cyanotoxins Document
Tools for addressing cyanotoxins in public water systems - water treatment optimization
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Interested in voicing your opinions and concerns related to the derailment?
A team of engineering and public affairs researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago, Cleveland State University, and Purdue University are conducting a study to understand community members’ experiences and perceptions related to water, home, and environmental impacts after the East Palestine train derailment. If you’d like to participate, sign-up…
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Recommendations for Public Water Systems to Manage Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water
Recommendations for public water systems to manage cyanotoxins in drinking water
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How EPA Regulates Drinking Water Contaminants Documents
This page contains documents for how the EPA regulates drinking water contaminants.
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EPA HUD Lead Service Line Replacement Letter
LSLR HUD EPA Letter
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions related to the East Palestine, OH train derailment.
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EPA HUD Lead Service Line Replacement Letter to Navajo Nation
HUD EPA ltr for LSLR to Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico & Utah
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Harmful Algal Blooms and Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water: Factsheets and FAQs
General Information from the Drinking Water Cyanotoxin Risk Communication Toolbox.
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2017 Potable Reuse Compendium
Information on the 2017 Potable Reuse Compendium.
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Drinking Water Distribution System Tools and Resources
draft only - distribution system resources
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2020 Decentralized Wastewater Management MOU
Decentralized wastewater management memorandum of understanding between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and partner organizations.
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SepticSmart Week 2019: Promoting Best Practices for Community Involvement
This webinar focuses on the perspectives of state and county health and environmental departments, highlighting their SepticSmart Week outreach efforts and providing examples of strategies they’ve used to overcome local challenges.