Enforcement
Air Enforcement
Learn about EPA enforcement actions that reduce air pollution from sources ranging from power plants to vehicle engines.
Waste, Chemical and Cleanup Enforcement
Read about how we safeguard communities by reducing waste and chemical risks, and by cleaning up contaminated sites.
Water Enforcement
Find out how we protect America's waters by enforcing the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts.
Criminal Enforcement
Learn More About
- The basics of enforcement and how the process works
- Environmental Justice within enforcement and compliance
- National Compliance Initiatives and how they address the pollution problems affecting communities
- Enforcement cases and settlements from around the country
- Enforcement data and results
- Federal facility enforcement
- Policy, guidance and publications
- Compliance Advisories and Enforcement Alerts
Enforcement in Your Community
Find concluded enforcement cases on the 2021 annual results map.
Map highlights Superfund sites where cleanup work is ongoing through EPA's enforcement program.
Report possible violations of environmental laws and regulations.
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