Science & Technology

2017 Draft Aquatic Life Criteria for Aluminum in Freshwater

EPA has released draft updated aluminum aquatic life ambient water quality criteria for freshwater under Section 304(a)(1) of the Clean Water Act. EPA will accept public comments on the draft criteria for 60 days upon publication in the Federal Register.

Common Effects Methodology National Stakeholder Meeting December 1, 2010

EPA is exploring how to build on the substantial high quality science developed under both OPP programs to develop additional tools and approaches to support a consistent and common set of effects characterization methods using best available information.

Draft Risk Evaluation for Di-ethylhexyl phthalate - (1,2-Benzene- dicarboxylic acid, 1,2- bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester) (DEHP)

EPA designated di-ethylhexyl phthalate - (1,2-Benzene- dicarboxylic acid, 1,2- bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester) as a high priority chemical in December 2019 and the chemical is currently undergoing risk evaluation.

Learn about Regional SDAMs

Streamflow Duration Assessment Methods are rapid field methods using hydrological, geomorphological, and biological indicators, observable in one site visit, to classify streamflow duration as perennial, intermittent, or ephemeral at the stream reach scale

Materials that support application of the final Regional SDAMs

Supporting materials for the application of the Regional SDAMs include the user manuals, field forms, shapefiles, web application code, training materials, field equipment as well as reference and background materials

ACA416

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas (ALC188) CASTNET site location,

ALH157

Alhambra (ALH157) CASTNET site location,

Ambient Water Quality Tools

Tools that track water quality data and their impacts to the environment and human health.

National Wetland Condition Assessment 2021 Lab Operations Manual

Reports and Data - National Coastal Condition Assessment 2015

Products from the national rivers and streams assessment 2013-2014 including report, technical report, factsheet, data files, and data dashboard

ACE3 Draft Indicators: Environments and Contaminants

The information on this page was provided by EPA in conjunction with the opportunity for public comment on the draft indicators for ACE3, which ran from March 8 – April 21, 2011. The public comment period is now closed.

Region 7 - Public Notices

Public Notice Directory for EPA Region 7. Includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Railroad Avenue Groundwater Contamination Superfund Site, West Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa

EPA Region 7 has completed the third Five-Year Review for the Railroad Avenue Groundwater Contamination Superfund site. Five-Year Reviews are required by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, commonly known as Superfund.

Geographic Locations: Iowa

Solid State Circuits, Inc. Superfund Site, Republic, Greene County, Missouri

EPA Region 7 has started the Seventh Five-Year Review for the Solid State Circuits, Inc. Superfund site. Five-Year Reviews are required by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as Superfund.

Geographic Locations: Missouri

Syntex Facility Superfund Site, Verona, Lawrence County, Missouri

EPA Region 7 has started the Seventh Five-Year Review for the Syntex Facility Superfund site. Five-Year Reviews are required by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as Superfund.

Geographic Locations: Missouri

Vienna Wells Superfund Site, Vienna, Maries County, Missouri

EPA Region 7 has started the First Five-Year Review for the Vienna Wells Superfund site. Five-Year Reviews are required by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), commonly known as Superfund.

Geographic Locations: Missouri