Pacific Southwest (Region 9) Media Center

EPA Takes Action Against Two Northern California Landfills for Clean Air Act Violations, Minimizing Harmful Emissions

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing two settlements in the counties of Alameda and Sacramento, California to resolve claims of Clean Air Act (CAA) violations at the Altamont Landfill and Kiefer Landfill.

• Release Date: April 29, 2026

EPA Recognizes Excellence and Innovation in Bay Area and San Diego Area Water Infrastructure Projects

EPA announced AQUARIUS and PISCES excellence awards to the City of Antioch, City of Escondido, and Yavapai Apache Nation for innovative projects that improve water resiliency and support healthy Americans.

• Release Date: April 9, 2026

EPA Announces $34 Million WIFIA Loan to Improve Stormwater Management in San Mateo County, California

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $34 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Daly City Joint Powers Financing Authority to increase the capacity of its stormwater management system.

• Release Date: April 7, 2026

EPA Concludes Drinking Water Has Been Free of Fuel Contamination Since 2022, in Wake of Red Hill Release

Following rigorous assessment of public water systems impacted by 2021 Red Hill fuel release, EPA issues final drinking water report

U.S. EPA is releasing its final drinking water report on the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) and Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR) public water systems, which were impacted by the 2021 fuel release from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.

• Release Date: March 31, 2026

EPA Determines Phoenix-Mesa Area Will Not Be Unfairly Punished for International Emissions

Agency Finalizes Use of Clean Air Act International Transport Provision to Prevent Phoenix-Mesa from a Higher Non-Attainment Determination

EPA finalized its determination to not reclassify the Phoenix-Mesa area from Moderate to Serious nonattainment under the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

• Release Date: March 23, 2026

EPA Proposes Plan to Step Up Groundwater Cleanup at San Fernando Valley Superfund Site, Increasing Supply of Safe Drinking Water

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a proposed plan to address a contaminated groundwater plume at the San Fernando Valley (Area 2) Superfund site, located near Glendale, CA. EPA is seeking public input on the plan through April 14th.

• Release Date: March 16, 2026

EPA Selects Nevadaworks to Receive $349,984 for Environmental Career Training

Brownfields Job Training Grant to Boost Northern Nevada Economies and Clean Up Communities

EPA announcing the selection of Nevadaworks to receive $349,984 in Brownfields Job Training grant funding. This funding will help the organization recruit, train, and place workers for community revitalization and cleanup projects at Brownfield sites.

• Release Date: February 9, 2026