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A little leak can add up to a lot! The average household’s leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. #GWAW Check out more groundwater facts at https://lnkd.in/gjK5bwaw

Did you know the average household's leaks can account for nearly 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year? For National Fix a Leak Week, learn how to prevent leaks and save 💸 on your next bill with these tips from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): https://lnkd.in/gF7kBxZF

Newly released Air Quality data from the Environmental Protection Agency shows that poor air quality days in the region increased substantially in 2023, due in part to smoke from Canadian wildfires that summer. Explore the region’s air quality data in DVRPC’s Tracking Progress: https://lnkd.in/eEXqmJev #TrackingTuesday

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas and is the 2nd biggest cause of lung cancer in Ireland causing up to 300 cases per year. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 Employers are required to protect their employees from work-related hazards, this includes protection from radon gas. To find out if your workplace is potentially exposing your employees to unsafe levels of randon gas follow the steps outlined on the EPA link below.

NEWS🗞️ Per a new report from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), he U.S. needs to invest $8.8 billion a year for families to have permanent relief from high water costs. This is a solvable problem if we support bills like Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s H2O UP Act to ensure every family has access to #SafeAffordableWater now and in the future. 🔗 Learn more from the #WECRCaucus here: https://lnkd.in/ecgpHc2t

Did you know that yearly, 1 trillion gallons of water are wasted from household leaks nationwide? Join in on helping to crack down on sneaky water leaks during Fix a Leak Week, March 18-24. Learn more: bit.ly/byeleak #FixALeakWeek US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing recently with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to examine various aspects of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). Our latest article provides key takeaways for recipients and subrecipients under #GGRF. https://lnkd.in/ejqEpp8B

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched a no-cost technical assistance effort on November 20 focused on reducing exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants in small or disadvantaged communities. https://lnkd.in/gekbDrZM

With the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970, Congress passed the Safe Drinking Water Act to shield a significant portion of the nation's public water supplies from potentially harmful contaminants. At its inception, this legislation provided a crucial framework for setting consistent standards for safe drinking water and incorporated mechanisms to facilitate regular updates and improvements to its oversight. However, America has changed over the past 50 years and many communities continue to be left behind. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/epRQRzbJ #SDWA50

Great activity book to raise more awareness of the importance of healthy air! We all deserve to live and work in clean air environments. Education & Awareness are always the first steps! #AQAW #UVC #UV-C #IAQ #IEQ