News and reports from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a partnership with the city of Monmouth, Illinois, to accelerate the identification and replacement of lead water pipes. This collaboration is part of the EPA’s Get the Lead Out Initiative, funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced the Water Quality Indicators (WQI) tool, an interface that allows users to compare data from water monitoring stations across the country. Released on September 18, 2024, the WQI is designed to facilitate the exploration of nutrient and pathogen data and identify potential sources contributing to water quality issues.

DALLAS, TEXAS (September 18, 2024)—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Green Power Leadership Award winners for 2024, honoring Signature Aviation of Irving, Texas as one of four leading organizations in EPA’s Green Power Partnership. The company meets 100% of its electricity needs through green power. The 2024 winners also include Microsoft Corporation, MilliporeSigma, and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. These organizations are recognized for pushing boundaries in the green power market and demonstrating projects that can be replicated by a...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $156,120,000 grant from the Solar for All (SFA) program to New Mexico. This funding will be managed by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) and aims to install solar energy systems in low-income households. The grant is part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), established by the Inflation Reduction Act to address climate change, enhance economic competitiveness, and promote energy resilience.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with the City of Atlantic City to address violations of stormwater management requirements under the Clean Water Act. The city has rectified these violations and will pay a $20,000 penalty. Additionally, Atlantic City has committed to a $60,000 project aimed at enhancing the resilience of its stormwater system against climate change impacts.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced a new tool, the "Kids and Climate Health Zone," aimed at educating the public on how climate stressors impact children at various life stages across different regions in the United States. The tool compiles stories and information derived from the U.S. Global Change Research Program's Fifth National Climate Assessment and other published resources.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Paradise City Group LLC regarding the sale of unregistered or misbranded pesticide products, including disinfectants and antimicrobials, at their store in Pearl City, Oahu. The sale and distribution of such products violate the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Under the settlement terms, the company will pay a $54,500 penalty.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the launch of an Outdoor Use Safer Choice label on September 18, 2024. This new label aims to identify outdoor cleaning products, such as pet care items, fire defense products, and cleaners for cars, boats, or grills, that meet stringent EPA criteria for environmental protection.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period for the proposed modification of the cleanup plan for the Welsbach & General Gas Mantle Superfund Site at Gloucester Marine Terminal in New Jersey. Initially set to conclude on September 17, the new deadline is now October 17. The EPA conducted a public meeting on August 19 to outline the proposed changes.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of its 11th annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a national competition that engages college students in designing green infrastructure solutions to address stormwater pollution at their schools and in their communities. This year's winning projects highlight the benefits of green infrastructure for environmental and public health protection, economic development, and climate change resiliency.

Emergency response staff and contractors from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working to secure hazardous chemicals stored at the dormant Cosmo Specialty Fibers facility in Cosmopolis, Washington.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the members of its inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU-MSI) Federal Advisory Council. This council represents a significant step in the EPA's efforts to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion within environmental policymaking and workforce development.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the Borough of Woodbine, announced a $1 million grant for the cleanup of contaminated sites in Woodbine, New Jersey. The announcement was made at an event held at a Municipal Water Plant on Adams Avenue and Longfellow Street.

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented the 2024 Regional Pollution Prevention Awards to Vallourec Star and Avantor Solon Manufacturing Center in Ohio, and GEOTEK in Minnesota. These companies were recognized for their efforts in reducing, eliminating, or preventing pollution at the source.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the 2024 Green Power Leadership Awards on September 17, honoring four organizations for their contributions to green power: Microsoft Corporation, MilliporeSigma, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and Signature Aviation. These organizations have been recognized for their efforts in advancing green power procurement and demonstrating replicable projects that contribute to a pollution-free electricity sector.