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U.S. EPA Establishes Four Stormwater Centers of Excellence with $5 Million in Grants under Investing in America Agenda

U.S. EPA Establishes Four Stormwater Centers of...

The Centers of Excellence will play an important role in improving stormwater infrastructure across the country.

EPA Reaches New Milestone in Cleanup of the Gowanus Canal Superfund Site Cleanup

EPA Reaches New Milestone in Cleanup of the Gow...

Issues Order to Require $369 Million Cleanup of Second Canal Section

EPA announces $22.4 million to protect and restore Chesapeake Bay through Investing in America agenda

EPA announces $22.4 million to protect and rest...

Since 2006, the INSR Program have reduced 36 million pounds of nitrogen, nine million pounds of phosphorus, and nearly 800,000 tons of sediment.

EPA Releases Information that States and Tribes Can Use to Protect Local Fish from Toxic Tire Chemicals

EPA Releases Information that States and Tribes...

These chemicals have been found in freshwater ecosystems and linked to runoff from automotive tire dust and debris.

EPA issues Superfund cleanup plan for East Waterway

EPA issues Superfund cleanup plan for East Wate...

Aggressive plan would cleanup over 120 acres of contaminated sediment

U.S. EPA Announces $41 million in Available Grants to Upgrade Stormwater and Sewer Infrastructure

U.S. EPA Announces $41 million in Available Gra...

Safely managing stormwater is critical to preventing contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting waterways.

United States and California Take Enforcement Action Against San Francisco for Violations of the Clean Water Act

United States and California Take Enforcement A...

There has been widespread failures to operate two combined sewer systems and three sewage treatment plants in compliance with the Clean Water Act.

EPA Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean up PFAS Contamination to Protect Public Health

EPA Finalizes Critical Rule to Clean up PFAS Co...

EPA action designates two widely used PFAS as hazardous substances under the Superfund law.

EPA, Congresswoman Summer Lee Kick Off Earth Month with Pittsburgh ‘EcoStewards’

EPA, Congresswoman Summer Lee Kick Off Earth Mo...

“The environmental literacy of these young students is truly remarkable,” reflected EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz.

Ft. Lewis College students receive $75K EPA award for water sampling project to better detect bacteria in surface waters

Ft. Lewis College students receive $75K EPA awa...

This award is part of nearly $1.2 million in funding granted to 16 college student teams across the nation.

Landowner to pay $10,000 for Clean Water Act violations in Central, Alaska

Landowner to pay $10,000 for Clean Water Act vi...

The EPA announced that Ryan and Noah Smith will pay $10k for multiple violations of the Clean Water Act at their property in Central, Alaska.

EPA announces over $1 billion to start new cleanup projects and continue work at 100 Superfund sites across the country

EPA announces over $1 billion to start new clea...

Thanks to this third and final wave of investment, EPA is funding all the construction work that is ready to begin at Superfund sites nationwide

EPA announces nearly $45 Million for Nevada drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure upgrades

EPA announces nearly $45 Million for Nevada dri...

EPA announced nearly $45 million from the President’s Investing in America agenda for Nevada drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades.

EPA penalizes private landowner for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging fill into the South Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River

EPA penalizes private landowner for violating t...

A penalty of $8000 for violating the Clean Water Act when he discharged fill material into the South Fork of the Coeur d’Alene River at his property in ID.

Swinerton Builders Reaches Agreement to Address Clean Water Act Violations and Offset Environmental Harm at Solar Farm Construction Sites in Alabama, Idaho and Illinois

Swinerton Builders Reaches Agreement to Address...

Settlement includes 600k to restore Portneuf River near Pocatello, Idaho

EPA Reaches Agreement to Advance the Cleanup of the San German Superfund Site in Puerto Rico

EPA Reaches Agreement to Advance the Cleanup of...

"The cost of the cleanup is estimated at $7.7 million... Over 44 nearby industrial sites were part of the EPA's investigation."

EPA, Made in America Office, & federal water infrastructure agencies seek information to advance domestic manufacturing of critical water infrastructure products

EPA, Made in America Office, & federal water in...

This Request for Information will accelerate Federal efforts to expand domestic supply chains for products used in water infrastructure projects.

EPA Makes $52 Million Investment to Support Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements Across Puerto Rico

EPA Makes $52 Million Investment to Support Was...

“EPA’s investment in Puerto Rico’s water infrastructure means less pollution and cleaner water across the island.” - EPA Regional Admin