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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will inspect nearly 100 reservoirs under an EPA order due to Safe Drinking Water Act violations.
Environmental Protection
EPA awards $6 million in recycling grants to Pennsylvania governments
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has allocated over $6 million in grants to two Pennsylvania governments as part of its effort to improve recycling infrastructure nationwide.
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EPA launches online resource for data center developers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has introduced an online tool to guide data center developers on Clean Air Act compliance.
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Ukrainian national charged in US over Russia-linked cyber hacking allegations
Victoria Eduardovna Dubranova faces charges in a U.S. court for alleged involvement with Russia-linked hacking groups targeting critical infrastructure like public water systems.
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EPA resolves Clean Water Act violations with Massachusetts companies
The EPA has settled claims against four Massachusetts companies for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging waste without permits.
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EPA settlement prompts safety upgrades at Lodi packing facility
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency settled with Delta Packing Company over chemical safety violations at their Lodi facility.
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EPA to review Southeast Superfund sites in 2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to conduct a five-year review of 55 Superfund sites in the Southeast in 2026.
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EPA highlights environmental achievements under Trump administration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced 100 additional environmental accomplishments, bringing the total to 300 since President Donald Trump took office.
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EPA settles with grocery chains over illegal disinfectant sales
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Chedraui USA, Inc., which operates El Super and Smart & Final Stores LLC, over the distribution of illegal disinfectants in Arizona, California, and Nevada.
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EPA mandates compliance for Atlantic City's water authority under safe drinking regulations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an order to the Atlantic City Municipal Utilities Authority (ACMUA) to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act's Lead and Copper Rule.
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EPA extends compliance deadlines for oil and gas industry under Trump-era rules
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to extend compliance deadlines for the oil and gas industry, which were initially set during the Biden-Harris Administration.
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EPA addresses misinformation on pesticide approvals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has addressed recent misinformation about its pesticide approvals, clarifying that the agency has not approved any "forever chemical" pesticides.
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EPA proposes extended deadline for certain coal-fired facilities' compliance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed extending the closure deadline for certain coal combustion residuals (CCR) surface impoundments.
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Hanover Foods agrees to $1.15M penalty over Clean Water Act violations
Hanover Foods Corporation has agreed to a proposed settlement involving a $1.15 million civil penalty and several corrective actions due to alleged Clean Water Act violations at its wastewater treatment facility in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
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Lowe's agrees to $12.5M penalty over lead paint rule violations
Lowe's Home Centers, a subsidiary of Lowe’s Companies, Inc., has agreed to pay a $12.5 million penalty as part of a proposed nationwide settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
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EPA allocates $3 billion to reduce lead in US drinking water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $3 billion in new funding for states through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs to reduce lead exposure in drinking water.
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EPA fines Southern California facility for hazardous waste violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with the Sherwin-Williams Company, operating as Engineered Polymer Solutions, over alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) at its Commerce,...
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EPA completes five-year reviews for three New Hampshire Superfund sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its required five-year reviews for three Superfund sites in New Hampshire during the 2025 Fiscal Year.
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EPA completes review of Vermont Superfund site ensuring continued protection
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its statutory obligation by conducting a comprehensive review of the Burgess Brothers Landfill Superfund site in Woodford, Vermont.
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EPA updates on efforts to solve Tijuana River sewage crisis
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC), has released its first quarterly public update on efforts to address the Tijuana River sewage crisis affecting...
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