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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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Supporting the Cancer Moonshot Effort at EPA
I learned that one of the best ways to fight cancer is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. EPA supports the Cancer Moonshot effort by understanding and preventing toxic and environmental exposures and preventing more cancers before they start.
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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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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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Leading One Health at EPA
We recognize the interdependence of the health of humans, animals, and the environment. When EPA protects the environment (air, water, and soil), EPA is protecting humans, animals, crops, and ecosystems.
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Refreshing EPA’s Corvallis, Oregon Laboratory Facilities
By the end of our six year renovation project we overhauled and created 26 new labs and 69 new workstations and offices.
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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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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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Bringing a Local Stream Back to Life
When we start with clean water, we instantly reduce the amount of nutrients reaching larger bodies of water. Paddy Run may be small, but the smallest streams often have the biggest impact.
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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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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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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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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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Celebrating 50 Years of Protecting the Ocean
During their travels, marine animals may face plastic pollution, impacts of climate change, and other threats. Their future survival can hinge on environmental laws that protect the ocean.
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Forever Connected: Rivers as a Driving Force for Partnerships
The Mississippi River flows through 10 states and four EPA Regions. Regions 4, 5, 6, and 7 are committed to begin working with the Mississippi River cities to reduce plastic pollution in the main artery in the heart of our country.