U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Lead in Drinking Water

EPA has announced a final rule requiring replacement of lead pipes with 10 years. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements strengthen nationwide requirements to protect children and adults from the health effects from lead in drinking water.
Learn about the final rule
Hurricane Response

Find information and resources related to flooding, mold, recovery, and rebuilding.
EPA's Hurricane Response website
October is Children's Health Month

Growing up in a healthy environment is vital to the lifelong health of our children
Learn more about children's health
Apply Now for Clean School Bus Funding

Up to $965 million in rebates is now available to help school districts purchase zero-emission and clean school buses!

Apply by January 9, 2025 to bring cleaner air to your community.
Apply now
Lead in Drinking Water

EPA has announced a final rule requiring replacement of lead pipes with 10 years. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements strengthen nationwide requirements to protect children and adults from the health effects from lead in drinking water.
Learn about the final rule

Careers at EPA

From tackling the climate crisis to advancing environmental justice, what happens here changes the world. At EPA, you can be a changemaker.

Learn more about Careers at EPA
Investing in America

EPA has an opportunity to move further and faster than ever before to build a healthier and brighter future for people and the planet.

Learn how EPA is investing in America
Applying for EPA Grants

Discover EPA-hosted webinars to learn how to apply for, or manage an EPA grant.

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Find Investments in Your Community

Discover the historic investments made in the health, equity, and resilience of American communities through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding and the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Climate Change

Understanding and addressing climate change is critical to EPA's mission of protecting human health and the environment. Find resources and accurate information about climate change.

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Drinking Water Resources

Learn how water gets to your drinking water tap every day, the different types of public water systems, and other basic information about drinking water safety.

Explore drinking water resources

EPA Perspectives

Read commentary-style articles from EPA staff.

From Teacher to Author: How Climate Literacy Guided My Career 

Early in my career I realized that shifting the mindset of students in my classroom, especially on a social norm that valued consumerism over environmentalism, was a challenge with context and nuance far beyond my classroom walls.
- Date: September 25, 2024
- By: Jenna Hartley
Why Stories Matter

Years spent observing various cultures threaded through multiple languages gave me my biggest gift; I can absorb a person’s voice into my pen and onto their paper.
- Date: July 24, 2024
- By: Sukayna Al-Aaraji

Read the latest news from EPA.