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• Biden-Harris Administration Protects Communities from Lead in Drinking Water, Announces $33,990,000 in Funding to Louisiana to Provide Clean Water to Schools and Homes

  EPA announces new final regulations and new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water

  Alongside the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, EPA is announcing S33,990,000 in newly available drinking water infrastructure funding for Louisiana through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

  • Release Date: October 9, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration issues final rule requiring replacement of lead pipes within 10 years, announces nearly $53.5 million in funding to Massachusetts to provide clean water to schools and homes

  EPA announces new final regulations and new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration issues final rule requiring replacement of lead pipes within 10 years, announces nearly $53.5 million in funding to Massachusetts to provide clean water to schools and homes

  • Release Date: October 8, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration requires replacement of lead pipes within 10 years, announces over $168M in funding to EPA Region 8 states 

  EPA announces new final regulations and funding under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water 

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration requires replacement of lead pipes within 10 years, announces over $168M in funding to EPA Region 8 states 

  • Release Date: October 8, 2024

• Boston celebrates major clean-up milestones at Lower Neponset River in Hyde Park

  EPA News Release: Boston celebrates major clean-up milestones at Lower Neponset River in Hyde Park

  • Release Date: October 4, 2024

• Prospective purchaser agreement finalized for redeveloper of the Olin Eames Street Property in Wilmington, Massachusetts

  EPA News Release: Prospective purchaser agreement finalized for redeveloper of the Olin Eames Street Property in Wilmington, Massachusetts

  • Release Date: October 1, 2024

• Biden-Harris Administration Makes $965M Available to Fund Clean School Buses that Reduce Pollution, Save Money, and Protect Children's Health

  Latest funding opportunity under the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda builds on nearly $3 billion already invested into clean school buses nationwide

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Makes $965M Available to Fund Clean School Buses that Reduce Pollution, Save Money, and Protect Children's Health

  • Release Date: September 26, 2024

• U.S. EPA Recognizes Two New England Based Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance

  Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. and The TJX Companies, Inc. of Massachusetts win 2024 SmartWay Partner Awards

  EPA News Release: U.S. EPA Recognizes Two New England Based Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance

  • Release Date: September 25, 2024

• EPA schedules public meeting to update community on air quality during PCB removal activities

  EPA News Release: EPA schedules public meeting to update community on air quality during PCB removal activities

  • Release Date: September 25, 2024

• La EPA anuncia asociaciones con seis ciudades de Massachusetts para acelerar el reemplazo de las tuberías de plomo y proteger la salud pública

  EPA News Release: La EPA anuncia asociaciones con seis ciudades de Massachusetts para acelerar el reemplazo de las tuberías de plomo y proteger la salud pública

  • Release Date: September 20, 2024

• EPA announces partnerships with six Massachusetts cities to accelerate replacement of lead water pipes and protect public health

  Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Cities of Chelsea, Fall River, Malden, Melrose, Revere, and Taunton are joining communities across the country who are accelerating replacement of lead service lines

  EPA News Release: EPA announces partnerships with six Massachusetts cities to accelerate replacement of lead water pipes and protect public health

  • Release Date: September 20, 2024

• EPA fines Ayer, Mass. company for peanut oil spill

  EPA News Release: EPA fines Ayer, Mass. company for peanut oil spill

  • Release Date: September 19, 2024

• EPA Urges Those Affected by Hurricane Francine to Avoid Indoor Air Dangers, Use Generators Safely

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds communities affected by Hurricane Francine to be aware of potential safety concerns in homes and other buildings.

  • Release Date: September 12, 2024

• EPA Tips to Prepare for Hurricane Francine

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reminds residents of Louisiana to take steps now to be ready before, during, and after Hurricane Francine.

  • Release Date: September 11, 2024

• Spirit Lake Tribe selected to receive $7,279,786 for projects to improve energy efficiency, develop solar and EV infrastructure and cut climate pollution

  Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, Tribe among 34 Tribal and territory applications selected to receive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants

  EPA News Release: Spirit Lake Tribe selected to receive $7,279,786 for projects to improve energy efficiency, develop solar and EV infrastructure and cut climate pollution

  • Release Date: September 5, 2024

• Massachusetts: EPA announces nearly $1.3 million in grants to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities

  Biden-Harris Administration announced a total of $26 million across the United States to protect children from lead in drinking water where they learn and play

  EPA News Release: Massachusetts: EPA announces nearly $1.3 million in grants to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities

  • Release Date: August 27, 2024