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Lead in Private Well Water and its Impacts on Children's Health
There is no safe level of lead. Lead can be present in drinking water without any noticeable changes in color or odor. It is the responsibility of private well owners to test their water for lead and to take appropriate measures to mitigate exposure.
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- By: Sara Eaves
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Acting Upstream for Creek and Community
A common threat to streams is runoff from heavy rains that cause floods, wearing away at riverbanks. Across the country, the Green Infrastructure program works with communities to address the effects of stormwater runoff through a variety of programs.
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- By: Jake Krauss
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The Biden-Harris Administration’s Commitment to the People of East Palestine is Unwavering
Within hours of the derailment, under President Biden’s leadership, his Administration, along with federal, state, and local officials, sprang into action. First responders from the EPA arrived on the scene—and we haven’t left since.
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- By: Michael Regan
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Investing in America to Build a Brighter, Healthier Future
With unprecedented investments, we are moving further and faster than ever before to build a healthier and brighter future for our people and our planet.
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- By: Michael Regan
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5 Ways EPA is Protecting People and the Planet
These past few months, EPA has moved further and faster than ever before to build a healthier and brighter future for all.
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- By: Michael Regan
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Revitalizing Water Infrastructure: Rolling toward safer water for communities
EPA’s WIFIA financing provides billions of dollars in credit assistance and creating local jobs while saving ratepayers and communities money. If you are interested in a WIFIA loan, you can submit a letter of interest to EPA at any time.
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- By: Jorianne Jernberg
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Reducing Water Pollution from Power Plants
This action protects our nation’s vital water resources that support safe drinking water, agriculture, and healthy communities while providing greater certainty for industry.
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- By: Radhika Fox
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Learning about water use in one of the driest states in America
Getting people to change their water use habits is more complicated than just putting up posters. There is clearly a major gap in water knowledge and action - raising awareness of water use concerns is the first step for a sustainable future.
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- By: Cameron Hodges
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Researching Improvements for Wastewater Lagoons in Small, Rural and Tribal Communities
Lagoons are mostly found in small, rural, and Tribal communities that face disproportionate environmental justice concerns. These are some of our most vulnerable communities and often low income or communities of color are disproportionally impacted.
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- By: Radhika Fox
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Protecting and Preserving our Oceans During National Oceans Month (and all year long)
Oceans are much more than just a temporary escape from the daily grind or a nice background for vacation photos. We need your help to protect this important resource.
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- By: John Goodin
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Hurricane season is almost here, and it’s time to get prepared.
EPA’s role in preventing, preparing for, and responding to natural disasters and environmental emergencies such as hurricanes is integral to our mission to protect human health and the environment.
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- By: Carlton Waterhouse
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The signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was historic. But our work is just getting started.
Congress delivered big and in a bipartisan way. Now it’s EPA’s turn to help steward these resources, especially the grants and forgivable loans that will have a lifechanging impact on disadvantaged communities.
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- By: Radhika Fox