EPA awards $1B to clean up 22 toxic waste sites nationwide

EPA awards $1B to clean up 22 toxic waste sites nationwide

Projects to clean up 22 toxic waste sites across the country will receive $1 billion from the federal Superfund program.

EPA awards $1 billion to clean up 22 toxic waste sites nationwide

In all, new projects in 14 states and Puerto Rico will receive federal Superfund money.

EPA awards $1B to clean up 22 toxic waste sites nationwide

By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is awarding $1 billion from the federal Superfund program to clean up 22 toxic waste sites across the country. The money will help clear a backlog of hazardous sites such as landfills, mines and manufacturing facilities. It’s the second installment in $3.5 billion appropriated under the 2021 infrastructure law signed by President Joe Biden. Site…

EPA awards $1B to clean up 22 toxic waste sites including property on Atlanta’s westside

The Westside project has been waiting for years to access federal funds to help cleanup dangerous levels of lead found across several properties.

EPA awards $1B to clean up 22 toxic waste sites nationwide

The money is the second installment in $3.5 billion appropriated under the 2021 infrastructure law signed by President Joe Biden.

EPA awards $1B to clean up 22 toxic waste sites nationwide

The money is the second installment in $3.5 billion appropriated under the 2021 infrastructure law signed by President Joe Biden.