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From the Desk of the Regional Administrator - "EPA in Your Community: How We Protect You and Your Family from Environmental Risks"
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (275+ words) LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 10, 2026) "When an environmental emergency strikes or there's a question about possible chemical contamination, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can deploy state-of-the art science, technology and trained emergency responders to our communities across the four-state region. That's exactly what…...
National Water Reuse Action Plan
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (235+ words) Ultimately, the WRAP collaborative strives to ensure that water reuse is accessible and straightforward to implement. Over time, the collective efforts of the organizations and entities participating in WRAP actions can grow the body of reuse knowledge and best practices…...
EPA Launches Initiative to Strengthen Support for Water Systems, Maximize Impact to Ensure Clean, Safe Water for All
1+ week, 1+ day ago (499+ words) EPA launched the Real Water Technical Assistance (RealWaterTA) initiative, a back-to-basics approach to support drinking water and wastewater systems using proven, best-practice approaches that will most effectively address local needs. Official websites use .gov Secure .gov websites use HTTPS EPA…...
EPA Support Before, During, and After a Wildland Fire
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (194+ words) Wildfires expose communities to a number of environmental hazards, e.g., fire, smoke, and the byproducts of combustion. This webpage describes potential impacts to air and water quality resulting from wildfires and provides information about the role EPA plays in supporting communities…...
From the Desk of the Regional Administrator: "Fire, Air Quality, and a Strong Economy in the Flint Hills"
2+ week, 6+ day ago (244+ words) This process provides the Flint Hills with a vital source of sustainable and productive forage for over 1 million head of cattle on an annual basis, while providing better control of woody vegetation " including eastern red cedar " and other invasive species....
EPA Completes Elemental Mercury Cleanup in Valley Park, Missouri
2+ week, 3+ day ago (279+ words) LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 23, 2025) " The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed the cleanup of elemental mercury from a residence in Valley Park, Missouri, after receiving a report that a resident had spilled mercury in their home. An EPA on-scene coordinator confirmed…...
EPA Actions Help Safeguard Water Systems from Cyberattacks
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (406+ words) EPA is highlighting progress protecting water systems from cyberattacks in 2025. Official websites use .gov Secure .gov websites use HTTPS EPA Actions Help Safeguard Water Systems from Cyberattacks WASHINGTON " Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is highlighting progress protecting water systems from…...
EPA Region 4 to Review Cleanups at 55 Southeast Superfund Sites in 2026
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (219+ words) EPA is committed to ensuring that areas remediated under the Superfund program are safe for the surrounding communities and environments. Where appropriate, these lands can be made available for reuse," said Regional Administrator Kevin McOmber. Critical to this effort is…...
Action Update: EPA Identifies the Spilled Chemical Compound in Garnett, Kansas
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (419+ words) Action Update: EPA Identifies the Spilled Chemical Compound in Garnett, Kansas'U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov) Official websites use .gov Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Action Update: EPA Identifies the Spilled Chemical Compound in Garnett, Kansas LENEXA, KANSAS (JAN. 30, 2025) " U.S. Environmental Protection…...
EPA Wraps Up Work to Protect People from Hazardous Conditions at 3800 Highland Ave, Niagara Falls, NY
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (395+ words) EPA Wraps Up Work to Protect People from Hazardous Conditions at 3800 Highland Ave, Niagara Falls, NY'U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov) Official websites use .gov Secure .gov websites use HTTPS EPA Wraps Up Work to Protect People from Hazardous Conditions at…...