President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to slash federal climate, clean air and clean water regulations during his second term — an agenda that could target rules governing everything from auto emissions to power plant pollution to drinking water standards.

The Biden-Harris Administration recently issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) also require more rigorous testing of drinking water and a lower threshold for communities to take action on lead in drinking water to protect people from lead exposure.

Major improvements spanning the last three decades in the Black River Area of Concern (AOC) result in another removal of a Beneficial Use Impairment (BUI). This is a significant step forward in the ongoing efforts to revitalize and restore the Black River.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a collaboration with the city of Sandusky, Ohio to help identify drinking water lead pipes, accelerate replacement and protect public health.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a settlement with CCU Coal and Construction LLC, located at 5100 Guernsey St. in Bellaire, Ohio, to resolve alleged stormwater discharge violations of the Clean Water Act. Under the terms of the settlement, the company will pay $60,541 in penalties.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently issued an order to Excell Air Filters located at 600 Union Street, Ashland, Ohio, to immediately stop the sale and distribution of two products, “Antimicrobial Filter” and “Allergen Filter” using unregistered pesticides, a violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced an order issued to the City of Marietta, Ohio, to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Water Act at the city’s wastewater treatment works, located at 440 East Eighth Street.

On Tuesday, Aug. 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the emergency suspension of all registrations of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission, recently announced the City of Wellston, Ohio and five other communities will receive technical assistance through the Local Foods, Local Places program.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced Ohio Office of Budget and Management State Accounting has been selected to receive $156,120,000 and Growth Opportunity Partners has been selected to receive $156,120,000 through the Solar for All grant competition to develop long-lasting solar programs that enable low-income and disadvantaged communities to deploy and benefit from distributed residential solar.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced $184,273,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help Ohio identify and replace lead service lines, preventing exposure to lead in drinking water.

On Wednesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced 20 school districts across Ohio will benefit from the 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, funded by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this past Thursday released a sweeping set of rules aimed at cutting air, water and land pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a third and final wave of more than $1 billion for cleanup projects at more than 100 Superfund sites across the country as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. This funding is made possible by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and will launch new cleanup projects at 25 Superfund sites, including the East Troy Contaminated Aquifer Superfund site in Troy, Ohio. 

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced more than $210 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for Ohio drinking water and clean water infrastructure upgrades. The funding is part of the more than $50 billion investment in water infrastructure upgrades from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – the largest such investment in American history.