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U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region

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U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region

@EPAregion2

Northeast and Caribbean regions of @epa Serving communities in NJ, NY, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and 8 Tribal Nations.

New York, NY

Joined January 2009

U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region
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Jun 9
🌴 Caribbean vibes and clear waters!🌊 EPA is helping keep your favorite beaches sparkling in Puerto Rico ✨by funding grants to monitor water quality and alert you if swimming gets risky. 🏊 🤿 Dive in, but don’t forget to check for updates! 📰 Discover the details:
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Jun 3
🌸Think spring cleaning is hard? Try cleaning up a century’s worth of industrial leftovers. The Imperial Oil Superfund Site in Marlboro Township had everything from pesticide residues to oily groundwater. 🛢️💧 U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region and New Jersey
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Jun 1
The Atlantic hurricane season officially kicks off today, June 1, and runs through November 30th. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (@NOAA) predicts fewer hurricanes this year – but it only takes one storm to turn your life inside out! Now’s the perfect time to
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David Fotouhi
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May 28
Packed day in NYC today advancing the Trump EPA's priorities! 🎤 Delivered keynote remarks this morning at the 3rd Annual Conference on PFAS Regulation, Compliance and Litigation-- highlighting ongoing efforts to combat PFAS and protect human health. 🤝 Met with the
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U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region
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May 28
🫗 EPA is taking action to reduce PFAS exposure and protect drinking water. Last week, EPA advanced a comprehensive PFAS strategy that includes nearly $1 billion in new funding, proposed drinking water safeguards for PFOA and PFOS, and practical tools to help communities
EPA Advances Comprehensive PFAS Strategy with Legally Defensible, Practical, Scientifically Sound...
From epa.gov
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U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region
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May 27
📍 Marlboro Township, New Jersey 🌎🌱 Ever wondered what happens after a big cleanup? At the Imperial Oil Co., Inc./Champion Chemicals Superfund Site, twice-yearly groundwater monitoring by EPA means things are improving naturally and staying on track for a safer future. 💧
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May 26
🌎✨ EPA launches transparent, interactive Permitting Authority Map! Find out who handles permits in your area & unlock prosperity at the click of a button: epa.gov/permits/epa-pe… #EPA #PermittingReform
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May 26
🗓️ TODAY: Join us for a community meeting about the Curtis Specialty Papers cleanup site: Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 PM at the Fire House (21 Water St., Milford, NJ). 🌎 EPA will share updates on groundwater pollution and ongoing testing for PFAS. 🔗 Learn more:
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May 22
Big news for clean water in New Jersey! EPA announced $2.5 million to help stop sewage overflows, tackle stormwater, and upgrade aging infrastructure — protecting rivers and neighborhoods across the state. Tap the link to learn more: epa.gov/newsreleases/e…
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May 21
Let’s squash food waste together! 🥒🍅💪 Food banks, grocery stores, restaurants, farms, community organizations, food recovery groups, and businesses across NY, NJ, PR, and the USVI — now is the time to join EPA’s Feed It Onward initiative as part of Freedom 250. From feeding
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May 21
Big news for clean water in New York! EPA announced $4.4 million to help stop sewage overflows, tackle stormwater, and upgrade aging infrastructure — protecting rivers and neighborhoods across the state. Tap the link to learn more: epa.gov/newsreleases/e…
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May 20
Check out our progress at the White Swan Laundry and Cleaner, Inc. Superfund Site by swiping through the photos 📷➡️and see how we’re turning the tide on contamination 🌊💧 The site now features a state-of-the-art modular groundwater treatment system. Don’t forget to visit
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May 19
Shell-ebrating progress!🐚 Partners from across the region gathered at Gold Star Beach Park and Sunken Meadow Park to celebrate the waves of collaboration and progress washing over Long Island Sound. 🌊 We’re proud to be building stronger partnerships for a cleaner and more
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