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EPA Announces $28.7 Million for California Lead Pipe Replacement to Advance Safe Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant investment of $28.7 million towards replacing lead service lines in California, as part of President Biden's commitment to ensuring safe drinking water for all Americans. The funding, made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to protect public health and advance environmental justice by addressing the risks associated with lead exposure in drinking water.Martha Guzman, EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator, emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, "Every...
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Biden-Harris Administration Allocates Over $28 Million for Rhode Island Lead Pipe Replacement
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a significant investment of $28,650,000 from President Biden's Investing in America agenda to assist Rhode Island in identifying and replacing lead service lines, ultimately safeguarding public health and ensuring safe drinking water. The funding, made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and EPA's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), aims to advance the administration's commitment to environmental justice and eliminate exposure to lead in drinking water.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan...
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EPA Announces $184 Million for Ohio Lead Pipe Replacement to Ensure Safe Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant funding of $184,273,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to aid Ohio in identifying and replacing lead service lines, ultimately safeguarding the public from exposure to lead in drinking water. The initiative is part of President Biden’s commitment to replace every lead pipe in the nation to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized the urgency of removing lead pipes, stating, “The science is clear, there is no safe level of lead...
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EPA Announces Over $30M for Iowa Lead Pipe Replacement to Advance Safe Drinking Water, as Part of Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant investment of $30,066,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to assist Iowa in identifying and replacing lead service lines, ultimately protecting public health and ensuring safe drinking water. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, “The science is clear, there is no safe level of lead exposure, and the primary source of harmful exposure in drinking water is through lead pipes.”EPA Region 7 Administrator Meghan A. McCollister also...
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $3 Billion Investment in Safe Drinking Water through Lead Pipe Replacement
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today a $3 billion funding initiative as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda to identify and replace all lead service lines in the United States to prevent lead exposure in drinking water. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, "There is no safe level of lead exposure, and the primary source of harmful exposure in drinking water is through lead pipes."President Biden's commitment to protecting public health and ensuring safe water supply has led to the...
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EPA Announces More Than $240 Million for Illinois Lead Pipe Replacement to Advance Safe Drinking Water as Part of the Biden-Harris Administration Investing in America Agenda
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a significant investment of $240,899,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to aid Illinois in identifying and replacing lead service lines, ultimately safeguarding residents from lead exposure in drinking water. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized the critical nature of this initiative, stating, “There is no safe level of lead exposure, and the primary source of harmful exposure in drinking water is through lead pipes.”Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed gratitude for the funding,...
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Biden-Harris Administration Allocates $3 Billion for Lead Pipe Replacement to Promote Drinking Water Safety
The Biden-Harris administration has announced the allocation of $3 billion as part of the "Investing in America's Journey" initiative to facilitate the replacement of lead pipes and promote drinking water safety across the United States.According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this funding is aimed at helping states and territories identify and replace lead-containing water supply pipes to prevent lead exposure in drinking water, which can have severe health impacts, especially on children's brain development.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized...
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Biden-Harris Administration Allocates Over $152 Million for Pennsylvania Lead Pipe Replacement
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the allocation of over $152 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to aid Pennsylvania in identifying and replacing lead service lines, a crucial step in ensuring safe drinking water for the state's residents. This funding is part of the Biden administration's commitment to replacing every lead pipe in the nation, safeguarding public health and environmental justice.EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz highlighted the significance of the funding, stating, “Across our region,...
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EPA Marks Asthma Awareness Month and Honors National Leader in the Fight Against Asthma Disparities
The EPA Administrator, Michael S. Regan, emphasized the importance of Asthma Awareness Month, stating, “Asthma is a public health issue, an economic issue, and an environmental issue that impacts the entire country, especially low-income and minority communities.” Regan highlighted the agency's commitment to reducing harmful pollution and raising awareness to help communities manage asthma and improve health.Asthma affects over 25 million Americans, including four million children, and has significant economic implications totaling more than $80 billion annually in direct...
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EPA highlights Asthma Awareness Month by mitigating the problem in underserved communities
May marks Asthma Awareness Month, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is using this opportunity to highlight programs across the nation that are providing exceptional asthma care. It is estimated that 25 million Americans, including four million children, live with this condition.
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EPA Partners with Energy Communities to Support Community-Driven Energy Transition and Economic Revitalization Goals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its partnership with two communities through the Energy Communities Technical Assistance Pilot program, aimed at supporting community-driven energy transition and economic revitalization goals. EPA Associate Administrator for Policy, Vicki Arroyo, highlighted the importance of programs like the Inflation Reduction Act in providing incentives for low-carbon and renewable energy generation.According to Arroyo, the Energy Communities pilot is designed to deliver assistance to communities to help bring their vision...
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EPA Partners with Webster County to Support Community-Driven Energy Transition and Economic Revitalization Goals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a partnership with Webster County, Kentucky, to provide technical assistance through the Energy Communities Technical Assistance Pilot program. This initiative aims to support community-driven energy transition and economic revitalization goals in Webster County and other recipient communities.Vicki Arroyo, EPA Associate Administrator for Policy, highlighted the significance of the Inflation Reduction Act in promoting low-carbon and renewable energy generation. Arroyo stated, "Our Energy Communities pilot is...
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EPA to Host Public Forum in Africatown, Alabama to Discuss Environmental and Health Challenges, Solutions
Mobile, Ala. (April 30, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local stakeholders will host a public forum on Saturday focused on advancing environmental justice and revitalizing Africatown, Alabama. The meeting is open to Africatown residents, non-profit organizations, local and state government, academia, churches, business owners, and others.According to the announcement, participants will have the opportunity to discuss community environmental concerns, including public health and air quality issues, and also learn about federal, state, and local...
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EPA Highlights Biden-Harris Administration’s New National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe emphasized the critical nature of cybersecurity and climate change threats to the nation's water infrastructure. She stressed the urgency of coordinated action to protect public health and the environment in light of recent cyber attacks on water systems.McCabe highlighted the Biden-Harris Administration's comprehensive effort to secure the country's critical infrastructure, stating that the new National Security Memorandum (NSM) plays a vital role in safeguarding public health and the economy....
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EPA Announces Start of Cleanup at the Velsicol Burn Pit Superfund Site in St. Louis, Michigan
CHICAGO (April 30, 2024) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially commenced the cleanup operations at the Velsicol Burn Pit Superfund site located in St. Louis, Michigan. The funding for this crucial environmental initiative comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda.Debra Shore, the Region 5 Administrator, expressed gratitude for the support provided by the Biden-Harris Administration, stating, "Thanks to the resources provided by the Biden-Harris Administration, EPA can clean up these...
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Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Ban on Most Uses of Methylene Chloride, Protecting Workers and Communities from Fatal Exposure
WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration has taken a crucial step to protect workers and communities from the dangers of methylene chloride by finalizing a ban on most uses of the chemical. The decision, announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 30, 2024, comes after years of advocacy and tragic incidents involving methylene chloride exposure.EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan emphasized the importance of the ban, stating, “Exposure to methylene chloride has devastated families across this country for too long, including some who saw loved ones go...
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State of Washington, federal agencies agree on future of tank waste cleanup at Hanford Site
State of Washington, federal agencies agree on future of tank waste cleanup at Hanford Site Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE), Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology), and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced a significant agreement regarding the cleanup of radioactive and chemical waste at the Hanford Site. The proposed amendments to cleanup agreements will be open for a 60-day public comment period starting on May 30."We have alignment on a plan that lays out a realistic and achievable path forward for Hanford’s tank waste...
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EPA Issues Consent Order to MAX Environmental Technologies for Compliance at Yukon, PA Facility
PHILADELPHIA (April 29, 2024) - Max Environmental Technologies, Inc. (MAX) has agreed to several actions to ensure compliance with federal and state hazardous waste safeguards at the company’s waste facility in Yukon, PA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today. MAX owns and operates a 160-acre facility, surrounded by agricultural and residential properties, about 30 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, PA in Westmoreland County. According to EPA, this site is an area with potential environmental justice concerns.EPA officials inspected the facility in...
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EPA Salutes Citizen Scientists' Water Quality Monitoring of the Merrimack
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently commended the efforts of citizen scientists involved in monitoring the water quality of the Merrimack River. EPA Regional Administrator David W. Cash praised the collaborative work, stating, "Without good science, how can we protect human health and the environment?"Senator Ed Markey emphasized the importance of citizen science in water quality monitoring, stating, "We can't manage what we don't measure, and we can't treat what we don't know." Markey expressed gratitude to all volunteers for their role in ensuring a...
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EPA Celebrates Earth Week and Agency Efforts to Prevent Plastic Pollution
WASHINGTON – Today, April 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is wrapping up Earth Week by highlighting the work the agency is doing to prevent plastic pollution."Plastic waste is growing and so is the impact it has on public health and the environment," said Cliff Villa, EPA Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Office of Land and Emergency Management. "This Earth Week, I challenge everyone to do their part to reduce plastic waste to protect our health and ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy a safe and healthy planet."The agency's efforts...