Pacific Southwest (Region 9) Media Center

EPA Selects Maui County to Receive Over $3.6 Million for First-Ever Waste Collection Centers in West Maui

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of Maui County to receive a $3,607,065 Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant to establish the first-ever waste collection centers on the west side of the island.

• Release Date: December 12, 2025

EPA orders LADWP to Inspect 100 Drinking Water Reservoirs and Tanks To Prevent Contamination Risks

Agreement requires comprehensive inspections and cleaning to safeguard water supply for 3.8 million LA residents

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has agreed to comprehensively inspect nearly 100 drinking water reservoirs and storage tanks and clean more than 50 of them

• Release Date: December 11, 2025

EPA Enforcement Action Against Lodi Facility Results in Significant Chemical Safety Improvements

Under settlement, company will take additional steps to prevent chemical releases

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Delta Packing Company of Lodi, Inc. for chemical safety-related violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).

• Release Date: December 8, 2025

EPA Takes Action Against Grocery Store Chains for Distribution of Illegal Disinfectants to Arizona, California, and Nevada

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a settlement with Chedraui USA, Inc., doing business as El Super and Smart & Final Stores LLC, for violating federal pesticide law by distributing illegal disinfectants.

• Release Date: December 2, 2025

EPA Completes Historic Oil Removal at Dunsmuir Railyard, Restores Sacramento River Shoreline

EPA has completed oversight of the removal of approximately 75,000 gallons of oil and 100,000 tons of oil-contaminated soil from the Dunsmuir Railroad site in Dunsmuir, California.

• Release Date: November 25, 2025

EPA Fines Southern California Facility for Hazardous Waste Violations

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with the Sherwin-Williams Company

• Release Date: November 20, 2025

EPA Takes Action Against Apple for Inadequate Hazardous Waste Management

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a settlement with Apple Inc. over claims of violations of federal hazardous waste law at a facility located on Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, California.

• Release Date: November 18, 2025