Science & Technology

Lead (Pb) Monitoring Network

Webpage for the PAMS monitoring network containing information on background, methods, QA, and other resources.

Environmental Value of Applying Compost

This EPA report synthesizes the published science about the benefits of compost application in a variety of sectors.

Researching Green Infrastructure in Tropical Climates

Presentation of Green Infrastructure research conducted in Puerto Rico

Food Waste Research

Wasted food is a major global environmental, social, and economic challenge. Here are examples of EPA research to reduce food waste and improve its management.

From Farm to Kitchen: The Environmental Impacts of U.S. Food Waste

EPA prepared this report to inform domestic policymakers, researchers, and the public about the environmental footprint of food loss and waste in the U.S. and the environmental benefits that can be achieved by reducing U.S. food loss and waste.

Cost Reports and Guidance for Air Pollution Regulations

Web page for EPA's Control Cost Manual and Cost Reports

About the TSC

The Tribal Science Council (TSC) is a forum for interaction between Tribal and EPA representatives to work collaboratively on environmental science issues. The TSC is committed to the development of sound scientific approaches to meet the needs of Tribes.

Drought Resilience and Water Conservation

EPA is conducting research and working with stakeholders to better understand the impact of drought on water quality and availability, and to provide solutions to help communities become more resilient.

Introduction to Using Excel Spreadsheets to Assist in Developing Quality Assurance Project Plans

Part of a tool designed to assist in developing a QAPP for projects that involve surface or groundwater monitoring or the collection and analysis of water samples.

Frequent Questions About the EMC

Frequent Questions about the Air Emission Measurement Center (EMC)

EPA Response to RFC 21001 that challenges the mathematical premise on which the Greenhouse Effect and Greenhouse Gases are based

EPA Response to RFC 21001 that challenges the mathematical premise on which the Greenhouse Effect and Greenhouse Gases are based.

Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation Study - Notification Prior to Use of Data Form

Notification prior to use form for the publically available data set for the 100 randomly selected buildings studied from 1994 to 1998 in the Building Assessment Survey and Evaluation (BASE) study

Climate Change, Indoor Environment and Health

Climate change is becoming a driving force for improving energy efficiency because saving energy can help reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. However, it is important to balance energy saving measures with ventilation...

Diving Publications

Published articles and presentations on underwater science and polluted water diving at EPA.

Shellfish Harvesting

An assessment of shellfish harvesting beaches in the Salish Sea. Part of the U.S. EPA and Environment and Climate Change Canada's Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report.

About the Health of the Salish Sea Report

Background and scientific framework for EPA and Environment Canada's Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report.

Freshwater Quality

An assessment of freshwater quality in the Salish Sea watershed. Part of the U.S. EPA and Environment and Climate Change Canada's Health of the Salish Sea Ecosystem Report.

EPA, Gadsden/Etowah County EMA and City of Gadsden Complete Emergency Cleanup of Cyanide, Other Hazardous Wastes at Gadsden Business

Release Date: March 17, 2026

Virtual Beach 3.0.7 User Guide

Virtual Beach version 3 (VB3) is a decision support tool that constructs site-specific statistical models to predict fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) concentrations at recreational beaches.

Data Summary of The First Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule

Data summary and analytical results of the First Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 1).