Science & Technology

How Does Lightning Impact Air Pollution? EPA Researchers Use Innovative Air Quality Models to Measure Impact

Does lightning contribute to air pollution? EPA researchers are using innovative air monitoring technology to find out.

Meet EPA Environmental Engineer Barbara Butler Ph.D.

Barbara Butler works in EPA research areas involving emergency response, land remediation and more. With a background in chemistry and environmental science and engineering, she uses her expertise and experience to provide research and support to program a

Meet EPA Research Environmental Engineer David Wahman, PhD, PE

EPA research environmental engineer Dr. David Wahman helps protect drinking water by advancing our understanding of disinfectant chemistry.

Meet EPA Researcher Ian Gilmour, Ph.D.

Profile of EPA scientist Ian Gilmour.

Meet EPA Geographic Information Systems Specialist Jonathon Launspach

EPA contractor Jon Launspach uses his Geographic Information Systems and data visualization skills to support ecology and toxicology projects across the Midwest, Northeast, and Great Lakes.

Meet EPA Researcher Rachelle Duvall, Ph.D.

EPA Research Physical Scientist Dr. Rachelle Duvall works with equipment that measures air pollution—evaluating, testing, and approving of methods that are used in air quality monitoring networks across the U.S.

TEMPO: A New Era of Air Quality Monitoring from Space

Satellites are increasingly being used to monitor air quality and the movement of pollution in the air we breathe. EPA researchers are working with partners to use satellites to examine air quality across North America.

EPA Research Continues to Provide Vital Research to Support Toxic Substances Control Act

EPA scientists are working to ensure the Agency’s implementation of the Toxic Substances Control Act is supported by sound science.

New Testing Method for Lead and Arsenic in Contaminated Soil Saves Money and Protects Public Health

EPA has developed a new testing method to quickly and inexpensively estimate the bioavailability of lead and arsenic in contaminated soil.

Microbial Source Tracking: How did that get in there?

An estimated 90 million illnesses each year are caused by exposure to microbial contaminants in U.S. recreational waters. EPA researchers have developed several tools to characterize the sources of microbial contamination.

EPA Researchers Are Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 in the Environment

EPA researchers are building on an expansive body of world-class research and applying that knowledge to reduce the risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Tracking Wildfire Smoke: EPA Researchers Make Better Maps with Drones

Scientists take air quality measurements during wildfires to better understand the chemistry of the smoke and improve models used to predict where the smoke will travel.

Meet EPA Researcher Kyle Buck

Kyle Buck is a human geographer at EPA. He works with data from the natural and social environments to determine how the two are linked.

EPA Researchers are Working to Determine the Best Ways to Clean Up Fentanyl Contaminated Surfaces

EPA researchers are working closely with EPA responders to ensure that federal, state, tribal, and local responders and hazmat teams are prepared with the best science to respond to incidents that involve synthetic opioids, including fentanyl.

Meet EPA Scientist Robert Weber

Profile of EPA physical scientist Robert Weber.

Processing Fish Biopsy Plug Samples

BMDS Training at Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) on December 8

Information on upcoming BMDS training at SRA on Dec 8, 2022.

ASPECT

Able to deploy within one hour of notification, EPA's Airborne Spectral Photometric Environmental Collection Technology (ASPECT) is the nation’s only airborne real-time chemical and radiological detection, infrared and photographic imagery platform.

Become a SmartWay Carrier Partner

This page is where you will find information if you want to join the Smartway partnership as a Carrier.

SAM Revision Tracking Information

Selected Analytical Methods.