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• EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Region 8 states

  Releases remained below Pre-Pandemic levels, including a decrease of 12.7% in production-related waste since 2012

  EPA News Release: EPA releases 2021 Toxic Release Inventory data for Region 8 states

  • Release Date: March 16, 2023

• EPA finds Denver Water’s Lead Reduction Program effective

  Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law expected to speed lead service line replacements

  EPA News Release: EPA finds Denver Water’s Lead Reduction Program effective

  • Release Date: December 1, 2022

• EPA aims to reduce lead exposure with free Lead-Safe Renovation Training for Pueblo, Colorado-area contractors on December 5

  Pueblo County a priority for lead-based paint rule compliance and exposure reduction efforts, with more than 32,000 homes built prior to 1978 ban on lead in paint

  EPA News Release: EPA aims to reduce lead exposure with free Lead-Safe Renovation Training for Pueblo, Colorado-area contractors on December 5

  • Release Date: November 29, 2022

• EPA Region 8 acts to reduce childhood Lead-Based Paint exposure through compliance with the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule  

  EPA News Release: EPA Region 8 acts to reduce childhood Lead-Based Paint exposure through compliance with the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule  

  • Release Date: October 24, 2022

• EPA recognizes the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for efforts to promote water efficiency, cost savings

  District among 34 WaterSense Partners recognized across the nation

  EPA News Release: EPA recognizes the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District for efforts to promote water efficiency, cost savings

  • Release Date: October 6, 2022

• EPA community meeting to present update on ethylene oxide risk in Lakewood, Colorado: September 22

  Agency will present information on national EtO efforts and the results of recent risk modeling in the immediate vicinity of the Terumo BCT sterilization facility

  EPA News Release: EPA community meeting to present update on ethylene oxide risk in Lakewood, Colorado: September 22

  • Release Date: September 6, 2022

• EPA Announces $38 Million WIFIA Loan to Modernize Water Infrastructure in Englewood, Colorado

  Nationally, 88 WIFIA loans are financing nearly $33 billion in water infrastructure upgrades, creating 100,000 jobs

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $38 Million WIFIA Loan to Modernize Water Infrastructure in Englewood, Colorado

  • Release Date: June 7, 2022

• EPA approves the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Water Quality Standards   

  EPA News Release: EPA approves the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Water Quality Standards   

  • Release Date: April 15, 2022

• Colorado-based Bona US recognized as one of EPA’s 2021 Safer Choice Partners of the Year

  EPA News Release: Colorado-based Bona US recognized as one of EPA’s 2021 Safer Choice Partners of the Year

  • Release Date: September 22, 2021

• Justice Department and EPA reach $1 million settlement with Noble Energy and Noble Midstream to resolve Clean Water Act violations at Colorado oil and gas facilities

  Companies agree to penalty and to take actions to prevent future spills

  EPA News Release: Justice Department and EPA reach $1 million settlement with Noble Energy and Noble Midstream to resolve Clean Water Act violations at Colorado oil and gas facilities

  • Release Date: August 10, 2021

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces public “office hours” in Telluride, CO to discuss 2021 Telluride Valley Floor/Boomerang Road Time-Sensitive Removal Action

  EPA News Release: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces public “office hours” in Telluride, CO to discuss 2021 Telluride Valley Floor/Boomerang Road Time-Sensitive Removal Action

  • Release Date: July 20, 2021

• EPA to start phase two to remove lead and arsenic-contaminated tailings near Telluride, Colorado

  EPA News Release: EPA to start phase two to remove lead and arsenic-contaminated tailings near Telluride, Colorado

  • Release Date: July 12, 2021

• EPA and Western Equipment & Truck, Inc., agree on plan to address company’s impacts to Big Thompson River habitat

  Western Equipment & Truck, Inc., to remedy environmental impacts associated with alleged Clean Water Act violations

  EPA News Release: EPA and Western Equipment & Truck, Inc., agree on plan to address company’s impacts to Big Thompson River habitat

  • Release Date: December 1, 2020

• U.S. EPA settles with pesticide producers doing business in Longmont, Colorado to resolve alleged violations of pesticide labeling requirements

  EPA News Release: U.S. EPA settles with pesticide producers doing business in Longmont, Colorado to resolve alleged violations of pesticide labeling requirements

  • Release Date: November 12, 2020

• Colorado Springs Agrees to Improve Stormwater Management In Settlement with the United States

  EPA News Release: Colorado Springs Agrees to Improve Stormwater Management In Settlement with the United States

  • Release Date: October 29, 2020