News and reports from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced new resource tools aimed at assisting small, rural, and tribal communities that use lagoon systems for wastewater management. These tools are designed to help local decision-makers protect public health and the environment, address compliance issues, and improve asset-management planning.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Underwater Creations Inc., based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, over allegations of selling unregistered pesticide products. The agreement mandates that the company cease production and pay a penalty of $226,652.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Bakelite Chemicals, LLC of Conway, North Carolina, to address alleged violations related to the handling and storage of hazardous waste at its chemical manufacturing facility.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Purac America, Inc., doing business as Corbion, to address alleged violations of federal and state hazardous waste regulations at its facility in Tucker, Georgia.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Pangea Real Estate over alleged violations of the lead disclosure rule at residential properties in Chicago and Calumet City, Illinois. As part of the settlement, Pangea Real Estate will address the alleged violations, pay a $40,000 penalty, and undertake projects to abate lead hazards in one of its Chicago buildings and in child-occupied facilities or pre-1978 residential properties in Chicago and its suburbs. The company is expected to spend at least $384,350 on these supplemental environmental...

Max Environmental Technologies, Inc. (MAX) will take steps to manage the treatment and disposal of industrial wastewater at its waste management facility in Yukon, PA. This follows a joint agreement addressing the discharge of pollutants and operational failures identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during a 2023 inspection. The EPA collaborated with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) on this case.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented 51 awards to various organizations at the WaterSmart Innovations conference in Las Vegas for their support of the WaterSense program. In Texas, the City of Plano, City of Round Rock, Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, Tarrant Regional Water District, and Arlington were recognized as leaders in water conservation.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented 51 awards to various organizations, including water utilities, government agencies, manufacturers, retailers, and builders at the WaterSmart Innovations conference in Las Vegas. These awards recognize their support of EPA’s WaterSense® program.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice have announced a settlement with Lima Refining Company (LRC), a subsidiary of Cenovus Energy, to address Clean Air Act violations at its refinery in Lima, Ohio.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its plan to clean up contaminated sediment and surface water at the Quanta Resources Superfund site in Edgewater, New Jersey. This decision follows a public comment period and aims to address pollution in the Hudson River area caused by historical industrial activities.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of new members for its Science Advisory Board (SAB) and the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC). These experts come from various scientific disciplines and are expected to provide sound scientific advice to support the EPA's mission.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an extension of the public comment period for the proposed early cleanup action at the Newtown Creek Superfund Site in Brooklyn and Queens, New York City. Initially set to conclude on September 27, the new deadline is now October 28. A public meeting was held on September 18 to outline the proposed plan.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant funding initiative to upgrade water infrastructure in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The city will receive a state revolving fund loan of $348 million, with an additional $42 million available if needed. This announcement was made by EPA Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water Bruno Pigott, Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell, and City Manager Jeff Pomeranz at an event in Cedar Rapids.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will hold public meetings to gather community input on improving Jackson's drinking water system. These meetings are part of an effort to enhance oversight and develop mid- and long-term solutions for the city's water issues.

La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA) ha anunciado una nueva ronda de financiamiento para el Programa de Reembolso del Autobús Escolar Limpio, con hasta $965 millones disponibles para los distritos escolares. Esta iniciativa forma parte de la agenda Invertir en Estados Unidos de la Administración Biden-Harris, que busca acelerar la transición a tecnologías más limpias en los casi 500,000 autobuses escolares del país.