News and reports from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a series of in-person, community-based Regional Roadshow events as part of its Community, Equity & Resiliency initiative. This initiative aims to help communities across the nation access the unprecedented resources provided by the EPA's Inflation Reduction Act investments and other new funding opportunities facilitated by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. On May 13, 2024, the roadshow made a stop in Florence, South Carolina, providing local leaders with opportunities to develop or leverage community-based...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on May 15 a final rule aimed at enhancing public understanding and accessibility of annual drinking water quality reports. These reports, which are used by drinking water systems to inform residents about water quality and potential contaminants, will be made more readable and available in multiple languages from 2027. The EPA is also encouraging the use of electronic methods to streamline report delivery.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Basin Environmental Improvement Project Commission are marking 50 years of efforts to safeguard children in Silver Valley from lead poisoning. This initiative was launched following the notorious 1973 Bunker Hill smelter baghouse fire, recognized as the most severe lead poisoning incident in U.S. history. The work undertaken has significantly improved the health conditions of Silver Valley, making it a safer place to live, work, and play.

On May 15, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that a court has approved a settlement agreement with 36 private parties and three federal agencies for the payment of EPA's past and future cleanup costs at the Missouri Electric Works Superfund Site in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The settlement agreement is authorized under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator and U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA-10) recently commemorated the significant strides made in addressing contamination and restoring safe drinking water at the Hidden Lane Landfill Superfund site in Sterling, Virginia.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of $2,883,000 in funding through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program. This grant aims to assist communities in addressing stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs in Region 7. The importance of safely managing stormwater is underscored by the need to prevent contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting waterways.

On May 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted a report to Congress detailing the necessary investments in clean water infrastructure over the next two decades. This includes upgrades to wastewater and stormwater systems as identified through the Clean Watersheds Needs Survey. The survey is a tool for states and U.S. territories to project future capital costs or investment needs required to maintain and modernize publicly owned wastewater treatment works, stormwater infrastructure, nonpoint source control, and decentralized wastewater treatment systems...

Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's New England Regional Administrator David W. Cash joined members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the Mayor of Stratford, and local community members to highlight significant progress made at the Raymark Industries, Inc. Superfund Site under funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz recently presented the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission with a $3.9 million Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant. The ceremony took place in Winchester, Virginia, and marked a significant step towards new and expanded recycling infrastructure.

On May 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of New York commenced a significant drinking water infrastructure project in Hicksville, N.Y. The initiative involves the installation of a system to protect the community's drinking water from PFAS chemicals, also known as 'forever chemicals.' The project is funded by water infrastructure investments under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement grant program.

On May 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of New York initiated a significant drinking water infrastructure project in Hicksville, N.Y. The project involves the installation of a system to protect the community's drinking water from PFAS chemicals, also known as 'forever chemicals.' Funding for this project has been secured through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement grant program.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region 10 has announced the Regional Pollution Prevention (P2) Award Program for 2024. The program aims to recognize companies that demonstrate leadership in innovative P2 practices within Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and businesses operating on Tribal lands.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an allocation of $28.6 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to aid Puerto Rico in identifying and replacing lead service lines, thus preventing exposure to lead in drinking water. This move is part of the President's commitment to replace every lead pipe in the country, a pledge made with the aim of protecting public health and ensuring safe drinking water for all.

On May 13, the Biden-Harris Administration launched Infrastructure Week, with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) spotlighting over $11.5 billion in water infrastructure funding available for states this year through the FY24 State Revolving Fund programs, as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. This unprecedented funding is made possible by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will support critical water infrastructure projects nationwide.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $39 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Bloomington and Normal Water Reclamation District in central Illinois. The funding will facilitate the district's Wastewater System Modernization and Rehabilitation Program, providing vital public health and environmental protections while promoting economic growth.