Water
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EPA Takes Bold Action to Ensure Drinking Water is Safe from Microplastics, Pharmaceuticals, and Potential Hidden Contaminants
Historic Step for MAHA Movement: For the first time, EPA targets microplastics and pharmaceuticals as priority drinking water threat groups
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a landmark set of actions to safeguard the nation's drinking water from microplastics, pharmaceuticals, forever chemicals, and dozens of other contaminants.
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EPA Concludes Drinking Water Has Been Free of Fuel Contamination Since 2022, in Wake of Red Hill Release
Following rigorous assessment of public water systems impacted by 2021 Red Hill fuel release, EPA issues final drinking water report
U.S. EPA is releasing its final drinking water report on the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) and Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR) public water systems, which were impacted by the 2021 fuel release from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.
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EPA Resumes Contaminated Sediment Cleanup in Detroit’s Lower Rouge River Old Channel
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency resumed dredging contaminated sediment from the Lower Rouge River Old Channel in Detroit, Michigan. The dredging marks the final phase of an $84 million, multi-year project.
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EPA Announces $610 Million Loan to Provide a Reliable Source of Drinking Water to Northeastern Illinois Communities
EPA announced a $610 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Grand Prairie Water Commission, which serves six communities in northeastern Illinois.
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EPA Invites Public Feedback on Key Tool that Supports Water Affordability, Strengthens Practical Clean Water Act Implementation
EPA is seeking public input on its Clean Water Act Financial Capability Assessment (FCA) guidance.
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EPA awards $1,687,013,000 to Florida for water infrastructure resiliency
EPA awards $1,687,013,000 to Florida for water infrastructure resiliency
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EPA Transfers Oversight of Oil Recovery and Cleanup Operations in Kingman County to State Regulators
EPA has transferred the oversight of remaining oil recovery and cleanup operations of the crude oil discharge that impacted an unnamed tributary and the Chikaskia River in south central Kansas to KDHE and KCC.
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EPA Proposes Plan to Step Up Groundwater Cleanup at San Fernando Valley Superfund Site, Increasing Supply of Safe Drinking Water
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposed plan to address a contaminated groundwater plume at the San Fernando Valley (Area 2) Superfund site, located near Glendale, CA. EPA is seeking public input on the plan through April 14th.
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EPA Proposes to Give Colorado Primacy to Protect Underground Water Resources
Keeping promise to fast track UIC permitting, expand cooperative federalism, bolster energy dominance
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its proposed approval of the state of Colorado’s request to administer permitting for Class VI underground injection wells (UIC) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
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ICYMI: EPA Leads Update on Response to Potomac Interceptor Collapse
EPA Senior Response Officer and Assistant Administrator for Water Jessica Kramer provided an update at a press conference on the coordinated federal response to the Potomac Interceptor collapse and resulting sewage crisis.
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EPA announces $38M WIFIA loan to expand drinking water services in Park City, Utah, in advance of 2034 Olympic/Paralympic Games
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a $38 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District serving the Park City area of Summit County Utah.
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EPA Mid-Atlantic Administrator Highlights Water Quality Improvements Across State College, Harrisburg
EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey completed a multi-day trip in Pennsylvania across Lancaster, Dauphin, and Centre counties to view, tour, and discuss water quality projects, research, and infrastructure.
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EPA to Take Over Potomac River Water Quality Sampling Near Interceptor Site
Today, as part of the ongoing federal response to the Potomac Interceptor collapse, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will assume responsibility for water quality sampling previously conducted by the DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE).
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EPA Announces Funding for States to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Child Care Facilities
EPA News Release: EPA Announces Funding for States to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Child Care Facilities
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EPA Announces $3 Billion in New Funding for States to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water
Additionally, $1.1 Billion of Unused Funding Redistributed for States
EPA announced $3 billion in new funding for states through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs to reduce exposure to lead in drinking water.
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EPA Announces $38 Million WIFIA Loan to Expand Drinking Water Services in Park City, Utah, in Advance of 2034 Olympic/Paralympic Games
EPA is announcing a $38 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Mountain Regional Water Special Service District serving the Park City area of Summit County Utah.
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EPA Public-Private Partnership Advances Gold Standard Science to Protect Water Resources
EPA announced that it is renewing a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) initiated under the first Trump Administration with eight associations representing the aluminum, cobalt, copper, lead, zinc, and nickel industries.
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EPA reaches $668M settlement agreement for continued cleanup of Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund site in Seattle area
Today, EPA, and the state of Washington reached agreement on a proposed settlement with more than 100 potentially responsible parties to address hazardous substances released into the Lower Duwamish Waterway in Seattle.
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EPA Approves Carbon Storage Permit in Randolph County, Indiana
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a permit for One Carbon Partnership to inject and store carbon dioxide underground at the Cardinal Ethanol facility in Randolph County, Indiana.
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EPA Launches Initiative to Strengthen Support for Water Systems, Maximize Impact to Ensure Clean, Safe Water for All
EPA launched the Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) initiative, a back-to-basics approach to support drinking water and wastewater systems using proven, best-practice approaches that will most effectively address local needs.