EPA Research Updates
Common 3D printer ink, or filament, can emit gases during the printing phase that may pose a health risk to users and bystanders. EPA researchers studied VOC emissions from carbon nanotubes filaments under a variety of conditions to simulate the different heating, melting, and forming of plastics that can occur during 3D printing. This research can lead to printer designs that limit these emissions and recommended printing locations that limit exposure to users.
Warm summer weather is the perfect environment for harmful algae to bloom in your local lake or pond. The best way to protect yourself and your pets is to stay away from water containing harmful algal blooms (HABs). That’s why EPA developed the Cyanobacteria Assessment Network mobile app, an early warning indicator system for algal blooms in U.S. freshwater systems. And check out these customizable infographics that can help educate your local community on HABs basics.
September 14-21 is National Estuaries Week. EPA researchers are working closely with partners in the National Estuary Program and local communities to provide the information, tools, and data needed to ensure these habitats continue to provide benefits that contribute to healthy, sustainable, and vibrant communities.
EPA engineer Darren Lytle was selected to receive one of the inaugural Theodore Roosevelt Government Leadership Awards, presented by the Government Executive Media Group. Lytle was recognized for his work to address drinking water distribution system issues, such as the corrosion of lead and copper pipes. He has helped communities develop strategies to control corrosion in water pipes to prevent public exposure to contaminants.
EPA and partners announced the winners of a technology-accelerating water quality challenge. For this challenge, teams deployed and collected data from two or more nutrient sensors for at least three months. This year’s winners demonstrated how data from low cost water quality monitoring sensors can be used to inform local-scale nutrient management decisions.
EPA has merged chemical information dashboards into one place for easier searching. All functionality and data available in the Endocrine Disruption Screening Program for the 21st Century Dashboard and ToxCast have been migrated to the CompTox Chemicals Dashboard. The CompTox Chemicals Dashboard was recently updated to contain the newest ToxCast data, including new chemicals and assays described in the release notes here.
EPA is accepting applications for research funding opportunities. The first is looking for research to improve the development of chemical toxicokinetic tools and approaches for broader applicability during chemical evaluations. EPA is also accepting applications for research to build better resilience in vulnerable communities against issues such as chemical contaminants, natural disasters and changing environmental conditions.
Meet Our Researchers
Meet EPA Engineer Darren Lytle, Ph.D.
Since joining EPA in 1991, Darren has become one of the country's leading drinking water research experts. His focus has largely been on corrosion, microbial contaminants, distribution issues, and inorganic contaminants. Learn more about his work.
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