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EPA Region 5

Serving Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin and 37 Tribes

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Serving Illinois, Indiana,
Michigan, Minnesota,
Ohio, Wisconsin and
37 Tribes

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  • Region 5 Main Number: 312-353-2000 or toll-free 800-621-8431,
    8:00 am to 4:30 pm Central time
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Events and Public Notices

  • ADM Geologic Sequestration Well - Proposed Order SDWA-05-2025-0001

    EPA took action to protect underground sources of drinking water by issuing a proposed enforcement order to Archer Daniels Midland Co. for alleged violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act related to the company’s carbon sequestration injection project in

    • Geographic Locations: Illinois
  • EPA Begins Review of the Waste, Inc., Landfill Superfund Site

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is conducting a five-year review of the Waste, Inc., Landfill site located at 1701 E. U.S. 12, Michigan City, Indiana and is announcing a public comment period.

    • Comments Due Date: February 1, 2026
    • Geographic Locations: Indiana
  • EPA Seeks Comments on Modification of Fluid Injection Permits

    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting comments on its proposed approval of modifications to two injection well permits for Republic Services of Michigan I, LLC (Republic).

    • Comments Due Date: February 25, 2026
    • Geographic Locations: Michigan
  • Proposed ESA CWA-05-2026-0009

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5, is providing notice of intent to execute an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) with Alpha Circuit I, LLC

    • Comments Due Date: February 17, 2026
    • Geographic Locations: Indiana
  • Tomah Armory Landfill Five-Year Review

    EPA is conducting a five-year review. This is the sixth five-year review of Tomah Armory Landfill Superfund Site.

    • Comments Due Date: January 31, 2026
    • Geographic Locations: Wisconsin

Five-Year Review Public Notices

View the list of notices open for comment: Five-Year Review public notices.

Latest News Releases

  • EPA Begins Removing Lead-Contaminated Soil from Future Public Greenspace Project in Chicago

  • U.S. EPA comienza a eliminar tierra contaminada con plomo del futuro proyecto del espacio verde en Chicago

  • EPA Completes Contaminated Soil Removal From 84 Residential Yards Near Former Exide Battery Facility in Logansport, Indiana

  • EPA Amends Asbestos Cleanup Plan for Former Johns-Manville Superfund Site in Illinois Beach Nature Preserve in Waukegan

  • EPA Approves $87 Million WIFIA Loan to the City of Joliet, Illinois, to Help Transition City’s Drinking Water Supply

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