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Many communities still struggle with a legacy of contaminated land and groundwater. EPA land and waste management research is reducing risks from such contamination, and developing less costly methods for remediation in ways that advance public health and community revitalization.

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  • Agency Researchers Support Cleanup of Site Contaminated with Mercury

  • Advancing Sustainable Materials Management for Construction and Demolition Sites

  • EPA-developed Tool Helps Keep Food Waste Out of Landfills 

  • Reducing Children’s Lead Exposure in Omaha, Nebraska

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Last updated on December 9, 2021