Learn the Issues
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Remediation and Restoration Projects for Manistique River AOC
Table describing remediation work on Manistique River AOC.
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Ashtabula River Area of Concern Draft Final Delisting Report
Identifies several remedial alternatives and details a Recommended Environmental Dredging Plan. Includes the Ashtabula River Partnership charter and bylaws.
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Newsletter: East Palestine Train Derailment Response, 10-31-2024
Newsletter, Oct. 31, 2024 for East Palestine Train Derailment Response
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Newsletter: East Palestine Train Derailment Response, 3-21-2023
East Palestine Newsletter, 1st edition, serving East Palestine, Negley, Darlington and surrounding communities
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Can I grow a garden at home and eat the produce?
Yes. You can continue to use your yard as you normally would. Residential soil sampling results are within typical ranges for the area, and garden plants are generally considered safe to eat. Follow normal measures like peeling carrots and root vegetables and washing leafy greens.
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What’s the difference between air sampling and air monitoring?
Air monitoring and air sampling are two different methods of looking at air quality. Air monitoring uses electronic devices to provide real-time readings of contaminants in the air. Air sampling involves trapping air over a period of time in a container that is then sent to a laboratory for analysis…
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Can I plant my vegetable garden and/or farm field?
There is no reason to believe that the particles in the smoke produced from the train derailment fire contain substances at levels of concern on residential, recreational, or agricultural properties. As an extra step, EPA is directing that soil sampling be conducted in areas most impacted by smoke and particles…
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Are odors from the derailment site dangerous?
As site work continues and waste is shipped off-site for disposal, there may be times where odors can be smelled. In general, many substances can cause odors in the outdoor air but not be at levels that can harm your health, but they can still affect your quality of life…
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What’s the difference between short-term and long-term chemical exposure levels?
Acute or short-term exposure assumes that a person has been exposed to a chemical for a short period of time. Long term, also known as chronic, exposure assumes a person has been constantly exposed to a chemical for a lifetime, or approximately 70 years.
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Do I need to do anything to ensure my pool is safe?
There is no current evidence of aerial deposition from the derailment that would impact pools, however ongoing soil sampling and surface water sampling will assist in further verifying the status of aerial deposition. Following these activities, messaging on private pools will be updated as necessary.
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South Florida Program (SFP) Funding: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Provides information and resources regarding the current Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Included is information on how to apply to an open SFP funding opportunity.
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Safer Choice and Design for the Environment - Column Name: PRODUCT ID
This website provides access to several EPA databases to provide information about environmental activities that may affect air, water, and land anywhere in the United States.
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Approved Air Quality Implementation Plans in Region 3
Read about the approved State Implementation Plans, Tribal Implementation Plans, as well as any Federal Implementation Plans for Region 3.
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Carcass Management During Avian Influenza Outbreaks
This page on Avian Influenza (AI) describes carcass management during Avian Flu outbreaks, including who oversees carcass management, how they're managed, environmental concerns from carcass management, and disinfection. The page also describes what AI is.
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Documents About the Approval to Dispose of Less than 50 Parts Per Million Polychlorinated Biphenyl Remediation Waste Issued to American Public Power Association (APPA) Members
This document is a walkthrough of the application process for applicants requesting to treat and dispose of PCBs using incineration or an alternative method.
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Energy Recovery from the Combustion of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
Understanding energy recovery from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to combustion process.
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CAA Permitting in EPA's Southeastern Region
CAA permits in progress or issued by EPA Region 4
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EPA Proposes Plan to Step Up Groundwater Cleanup at San Fernando Valley Superfund Site, Increasing Supply of Safe Drinking Water
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposed plan to address a contaminated groundwater plume at the San Fernando Valley (Area 2) Superfund site, located near Glendale, CA. EPA is seeking public input on the plan through April 14th.
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Water Contaminant Information Tool (WCIT)
An online database that provides information about chemical, biological, and radiological contaminants of concern for water security.
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Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division
The state-of-the-art laboratory is occupied by by the Region 4 Science and Ecosystem Support Division (SESD).