April 09, 2019

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Pictured: A pipe loop pilot system developed by EPA researchers that community drinking water utilities can implement locally to study lead-containing scales on pipes taken from area homes. Read more about it's development below.

EPA Research Updates

EPA’s EnviroAtlas uses maps and data to help communities understand the relationship between nature, health, well-being, and the economy. Researchers have added fine-scale data and maps for three new urban areas to EnviroAtlas, in addition to the 24 U.S. urban areas already included. The new featured areas, Philadelphia, PA, Salt Lake City, UT, and Sonoma County, CA, collectively include over 300 cities and towns not previously covered.

Lead in drinking water poses major health risks. EPA researchers are leading research to better understand the dynamics of water chemistry, treatment, and infrastructure to help facility managers and local communities keep lead out of drinking water.

EPA’s Office of Research and Development recently announced plans to reorganize. The proposed structural changes will increase the impact of research efforts and better address the increasingly complex environmental challenges of the 21st century.

Since 1998, ORD has been enhancing its scientific workforce by attracting postdoctoral scientists and engineers into its research program. The program offers appointments of up to four years, state-of-the-art facilities, and world-class scientific expertise. Check out the recently announced open positions. Applications are due by May 2.

Citizen science offers a unique opportunity for the public and EPA to connect about environmental science and environmental protection. Learn about EPA work in citizen science and find out about environmental citizen science projects.

Meet Our Researchers

Meet EPA Researcher Helen Buse, Ph.D. EPA microbiologist Helen Buse helps improve drinking water quality by studying environmental bacteria that grows in water systems. Helen is currently a postdoc with EPA. Learn about her work.

Events

• 4/16-17 Tutorial on EPA's RETIGO Tool (4 webinar times available)
• 4/17 EPA Tools and Resources Webinar: Low-Cost Air Sensors
• 4/25 Computational Toxicology Communities of Practice

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