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• EPA Launches New Initiative in Connecticut to Accelerate Lead Pipe Replacement to Protect Underserved Communities

  New partnership with state will help communities access funds from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for lead service line removal and replacement

  EPA News Release: EPA Launches New Initiative in Connecticut to Accelerate Lead Pipe Replacement to Protect Underserved Communities

  • Release Date: January 27, 2023

• EPA Penalizes Property Management and Development Firm in Waterbury for Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Violations

  EPA's Connecticut Geographic Initiative on Lead continues to help reduce chemical exposure in overburdened communities

  EPA News Release: EPA Penalizes Property Management and Development Firm in Waterbury for Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Violations

  • Release Date: October 27, 2022

• EPA Takes Action Against West Haven Chemical Warehousing Company: Penalty for Unsafe Practices and Inadequate Reporting

  EPA News Release: EPA Takes Action Against West Haven Chemical Warehousing Company: Penalty for Unsafe Practices and Inadequate Reporting

  • Release Date: June 22, 2022

• EPA New England Announces Lead Inspection Sweep in Overburdened Connecticut Counties to Help Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning

  EPA News Release: EPA New England Announces Lead Inspection Sweep in Overburdened Connecticut Counties to Help Prevent Childhood Lead Poisoning

  • Release Date: May 25, 2022

• On Earth Day, EPA New England Opens Nominations for Annual Environmental Merit Awards

  EPA News Release: On Earth Day, EPA New England Opens Nominations for Annual Environmental Merit Awards

  • Release Date: April 22, 2022

• EPA Community Grants Available to Protect Public Health and the Environment in New England

  Informational webinars scheduled April 5 and 14

  EPA News Release: EPA Community Grants Available to Protect Public Health and the Environment in New England

  • Release Date: March 17, 2022

• Latest EPA Toxics Release Inventory Data Show Decline in Chemical Releases in New England

  Database has new features improving accessibility for communities

  EPA News Release: Latest EPA Toxics Release Inventory Data Show Decline in Chemical Releases in New England

  • Release Date: March 3, 2022

• EPA New England to Host Public Listening Session on the Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in Communities

  Virtual Listening Session will be held March 8, 2022

  EPA News Release: EPA New England to Host Public Listening Session on the Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in Communities

  • Release Date: February 17, 2022

• EPA Settlements Ensure that Three New England Companies Provide Public with Chemical Information

  Companies operating in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island

  EPA News Release: EPA Settlements Ensure that Three New England Companies Provide Public with Chemical Information

  • Release Date: February 2, 2022

• EPA Announces $1.3 Million to Fund 13 Environmental Justice Grants in New England

  Projects in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Vermont

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $1.3 Million to Fund 13 Environmental Justice Grants in New England

  • Release Date: December 16, 2021

• EPA Settlement with Connecticut Chemical Manufacturer Improves Hazardous Waste Storage and Handling

  EPA News Release: EPA Settlement with Connecticut Chemical Manufacturer Improves Hazardous Waste Storage and Handling

  • Release Date: November 17, 2021

• EPA Announces 13 Healthy Communities Grants Awarded in New England

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces 13 Healthy Communities Grants Awarded in New England

  • Release Date: November 4, 2021

• EPA Takes Actions to Protect Children from Lead Exposure in Hartford and Fairfield Counties

  EPA News Release: EPA Takes Actions to Protect Children from Lead Exposure in Hartford and Fairfield Counties

  • Release Date: October 28, 2021

• Three New England Facilities Provide Public with Chemical Information under EPA Settlements

  EPA News Release: Three New England Facilities Provide Public with Chemical Information under EPA Settlements

  • Release Date: October 13, 2021

• Marlborough, Conn. Citizen Recognized by EPA with Regional Environmental Award

  EPA News Release: Marlborough, Conn. Citizen Recognized by EPA with Regional Environmental Award

  • Release Date: September 14, 2021