EPA
EPA awards $10.7 million to American Samoa for environmental protection
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $2.3 million to the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA) to strengthen its capacity to protect human health and the environment, while the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) has been awarded $8.4 million for water infrastructure projects.
EPA Hurricane Maria Update for January 18, 2018: Hazardous Household Materials Collection Program Underway...
Continuing its Hurricane Maria response efforts, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency is collecting hazardous household materials, orphan containers and e-waste items in Vieques, Puerto Rico. Vieques, an island seven miles off the eastern coast of Puerto Rico, was one of the hardest hit areas and has presented exceptional challenges, from a logistics and communications standpoint, to response and recovery efforts on Vieques.
EPA Urges Home Radon Tests this January for National Radon Action Month
Radon, a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that causes cancer, can build up to unsafe levels in any home at any time of year. With many Americans spending more time inside their homes during January, however, there is no better time to make sure our homes are radon-free. That is why EPA starts every new year encouraging Americans to get their homes tested for radon.
EPA’s top tips to prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in your home, workshop or...
Every year, close to 500 people die and almost 50,000 people visit U.S. hospital emergency rooms from accidental CO poisoning. CO is found in fumes produced by gas ranges, vehicles, portable generators, camp stoves, lanterns, or by burning charcoal and wood. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or even partially enclosed spaces, silently poisoning people and animals
U.S. Senate Confirms David Ross to Lead EPA Water Office
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt praised the U.S. Senate’s action to confirm David Ross to serve as the assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Water.
EPA awards Pacific Northwest tribes just over $2 million for water quality protection &...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $1,039,686 to support 32 tribes with their nonpoint source pollution programs, and an additional $975,548 under the competitive grant program to 10 of the tribes for specific restoration and protection projects, boosting tribal water quality programs across three Northwest states to help protect people’s health and the environment.
EPA backs Colorado’s plan to improve water quality with $24.9 million in water infrastructure...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded approximately $10.6 million in clean water infrastructure and $14.3 million in drinking water state revolving loan funding (SRF) to the state of Colorado to support key water infrastructure projects, including new and upgraded wastewater and drinking water plants to ensure clean drinking and surface water, better serve residents, increase efficiency and reduce pollution
EPA Continues to Collect Hazardous Household Materials in the U.S. Virgin Islands; Announces Upcoming...
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency is working with local governments and residents in St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands to keep hazardous materials out of the environment and minimize the amount of waste going to landfills through household hazardous waste collection events
EPA Helps Collect Hazardous Household Materials in the U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency is working with local governments and residents in St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John, and Water Island, U.S. Virgin Islands to keep hazardous materials out of the environment and minimize the amount of waste going to landfills through household hazardous waste collection events.
EPA backs Utah’s plan to improve water quality with $15.6 million in water infrastructure...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Utah approximately $15.6 million for clean water and drinking water projects in communities across the state. EPA is providing $7 million for the state’s clean water revolving loan fund and $8.6 million for its drinking water revolving loan fund to support key infrastructure projects, including new and upgraded wastewater and drinking water plants. These projects will ensure clean drinking and surface water, better serve residents, increase efficiency and reduce pollution.
EPA Helps Collect Hazardous Household Materials in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the government of Puerto Rico and municipalities, as well as residents, to protect people and prevent hazardous materials from reaching landfills.
EPA backs North Dakota’s plan to improve water quality with $14.7 million in water...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $14,715,000 in Clean Water and Drinking Water state revolving loan (SRF) funding to the North Dakota Department of Health to support key water infrastructure projects, including new and upgraded wastewater and drinking water plants to ensure clean drinking and surface water, better serve residents, increase efficiency and reduce pollution.
EPA Grant will help Berkshire County Residents with Energy Efficiency and Air Quality
A project that works to reduce respiratory health problems for residents in northern Berkshire County of Massachusetts through energy efficiency improvements, has received $25,000 from a US Environmental Protection Agency program that addresses environmental issues affecting public health
EPA Recognizes North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for Property Reuse Achievements at Superfund...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) has received EPA’s “Excellence in State Engagement Supporting Reuse Award” for the agency’s ongoing commitment to support redevelopment and community revitalization.
EPA Recognizes Virginia DEQ For Property Reuse Achievements at Superfund Sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has received EPA’s “Excellence in State Engagement Supporting Reuse Award” for the agency’s achievements at three Superfund National Priority List sites.
EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized 28 clean water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program. Honored projects include large wastewater infrastructure projects to small decentralized and agriculture projects
EPA Honors 2017 Green Power Leaders
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces its 17th annual Green Power Leadership Awards, recognizing 19 Green Power Partners across the country – including Amphitheater Public Schools (Tuscon, AZ), Apple, Bainbridge Island (Washington), Capital One, the City of Houston (Texas), Google, Intel, L’Oreal, Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, and University of Missouri – for achievements in advancing the nation’s voluntary green power market.
EPA awards more than $8.7 million to Guam for water infrastructure projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded more than $8.7 million to Guam for wastewater and drinking water infrastructure improvement. “This funding will help Guam provide cleaner water for local communities, while protecting the island’s coastal waters,” said EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
EPA Plan for Additional Cleanup of Lead-Contaminated Residential Properties in West Deptford, N.J. Moves...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its plan to continue removing lead-contaminated soil from a residential development previously owned and built by the Tempo Development Group in West Deptford, (Thorofare), N.J. EPA added the Tempo development to the Matteo & Sons, Inc.
EPA Provides State of Vermont $14.7 Million for Water Infrastructure Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $14.7 million to the State of Vermont to help finance improvements to water infrastructure projects that are essential to protecting public health and the environment. The funds will be primarily used to upgrade sewage plants and drinking water systems, as well as replacing aging infrastructure, throughout the state.
