Environmental Topics

New Hampshire: EPA and DOJ Protect Water Resources and Communities through Agreement to Stop Illegal Discharges

EPA and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement agreement with Old Dutch Mustard Co., Inc., a mustard and vinegar manufacturing company, resolving violations of the Clean Water Act.

• Release Date: August 13, 2026

EPA Proposes Next Step in Chemsol Groundwater Cleanup in Piscataway, New Jersey

EPA is proposing the next step in the cleanup of the Chemsol, Inc. Superfund site in Piscataway, New Jersey, with a plan to address contaminated groundwater that has moved beyond the former Chemsol, Inc. facility’s property.

• Release Date: August 13, 2026

EPA Issues New Checklist to Help States Proactively Strengthen Drinking Water Systems

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an important guidance document for state partners that are working to ensure public water systems are meeting drinking water standards.

• Release Date: August 13, 2026

EPA, State, and Local Partners Announce $37.6 Million Investment to Restore Maumee Area of Concern in Northwest Ohio

Funding will support dredging and habitat restoration in the Maumee and Ottawa Rivers

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined state and local partners at the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo, Ohio, to announce more than $37.6 million in funding to support continued restoration and remediation efforts

• Release Date: August 12, 2026