U.S. EPA

Under @POTUS, EPA and HHS continue to follow gold standard science and Make America Healthy Again! 💪   Last week, @epaleezeldin and @SecKennedy announced new initiatives the Trump Administration is taking to protect Americans from microplastics and provide clean and safe drinking water to communities across the country.🇺🇸💧

⭐ EPA Employee Spotlight ⭐ Meet Joel Owen, a Life Scientist in @EPARegion4's Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division. Joel provides technical assistance to Region 4 states and Tribes by conducting environmental sampling and monitoring projects in support of the agency’s mission. He joined the agency as a biologist in the Office of Water’s Standards and Health Protection Division in 2020 and has been with Region 4 since 2022. He’s passionate about applying science to inform how natural resources are managed and protected for the enjoyment and benefit of all people. When not at work, Joel likes to go hiking and birdwatching. Thank you for making a difference at EPA and beyond!

Make America Great Again is a cause that motivates and drives us at the Trump Administration all day, every day to deliver results. This is why @SecKennedy and I made a major announcement yesterday launching important new initiatives at each of our agencies to tackle microplastics.   @DrMarcSiegel

‼️MAJOR MAHA WIN ‼️ Alongside @seckennedy, EPA announced we are (for the first time EVER) designating both microplastics and pharmaceuticals as priority contaminant groups within our draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List. This MASSIVE action will ensure our nation's drinking water is protected from microplastics, forever chemicals, and many other contaminants. The Trump EPA's adherence to gold standard science is providing Americans with the answers they deserve about what their families and communities are drinking single every day. More here: epa.gov/newsreleases/e…

HAPPENING NOW: Joint Make America Healthy Again announcement with @SecKennedy on microplastics and pharmaceuticals. Tune in! epa.gov/newsroom/live

🚨The Trump Administration never wants to see another farmer or trucker experience the costly pain and aggravation that comes with a faulty DEF system, which is why President Trump just announced that the EPA is ENDING the requirement for DEF sensors on diesel vehicles and equipment. epa.gov/newsreleases/t…

The Trump EPA just finalized a historic Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “Set 2” Final Rule, advancing President Trump’s vision of strengthening American energy dominance. epa.gov/newsreleases/e…

Every farmer now has the Right to Repair their own equipment thanks to President Trump. It’s crazy that our talented farmers were being prevented from doing this previously. This announcement is about common sense. Farmers will be able to spend more time in the field and less money in the repair shop because of this important new EPA guidance.

Thank you, @epaleezeldin and @epa_fotouhi, for continuing to have the backs of American farmers. Ethanol saves money at the pump, putting more money in Americans’ pockets. #agweek

E15 and E10 fuel standards have been waived by @epaleezeldin, providing Americans with relief at the gas pumps and fortifying the national fuel supply.

President Trump keeps doing EVERYTHING in his power to unleash U.S. energy dominance and enhance our domestically produced supply. Today, I signed emergency waivers for nationwide sales of E15 and E10 to help advance the President’s unwavering commitment.

Happy National Agriculture Day! America’s farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our nation and here at EPA we are proud to support them every day.

⭐ EPA Employee Spotlight ⭐ Meet Jeff Christopher, a Geologist in @EPAregion3's Land and Chemicals Redevelopment Division. Jeff joined EPA in 2022 after working as an environmental contractor for over 15 years. His experience enables him to implement practical solutions to sometimes complex challenges. He was recently elected co-chair of EPA’s Groundwater Forum, a collective of geologists and hydrogeologists supporting site remediation efforts under the Superfund and Resource and Recovery Act. In this role, he advances state-of-the-art science, helps steer research on key groundwater issues, and promotes consistent guidance and policy nationwide. When not at work, Jeff volunteers in his township and local Audubon chapter. Thank you for making a difference at EPA and beyond!

Now that the Potomac Interceptor has been repaired after working closely with DC Water, our focus shifts to ensuring the site is fully remediated in time for America 250. Senior Response Officer Jessica Kramer provided an update on the transition from repair to remediation at the Potomac Interceptor site at a press conference this week.

Beginning today, EPA will take over water quality sampling in response to the Potomac Interceptor collapse. We will continue working in lockstep with our federal partners and DC Water on this urgent repair and clean-up effort. epa.gov/newsreleases/e…

Led by Senior Response Officer Jess Kramer, EPA is on the ground alongside our federal partners at the Potomac Interceptor site working with DC Water and making incredible progress on cleanup and environmental remediation. We will not rest until this collapse is COMPLETELY repaired and the site is restored for good.

⭐ EPA Employee Spotlight ⭐ Meet Beverly McKim, an Engineer in the Office of Finance and Administration’s Real Property and Security Division. Beverly serves as one of EPA's principal authorities on office and laboratory consolidations and the Environmental Due Diligence Process. She provides expert guidance on complex facility consolidation and transition matters, ensuring the mitigation of environmental risks while optimizing operations. Recently, Beverly was proud to work with leadership and colleagues to cut EPA annual lease costs by $18 million – demonstrating outstanding teamwork and the agency’s commitment to be exceptional stewards of taxpayer dollars. Thank you for making a difference at EPA and beyond!

⭐ EPA Employee Spotlight ⭐ Meet Christian Beauchemin, a Chemist at the National Enforcement Investigations Center in EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. As a chemist in EPA’s environmental forensics laboratory, Christian supports the agency’s criminal and civil enforcement investigations through the analysis of complex environmental and hazardous waste samples. He enjoys the challenges presented by the unique and often complex samples that arrive. When Christian joined the agency, he was inspired by the vast expertise and knowledge of his mentors in analytical chemistry. He’s driven and motivated to one day offer that same guidance and mentorship to the next generation of EPA employees. When not at work you can find Christian living out his childhood dream of exploring the mountains, often with his road bike. Thank you for making a difference at EPA and beyond!

EPA’s engagements with Tribes strengthens our government-to-government relationship as we continuously work together to ensure clean air, land, and water for all those living in Indian country. Recently, Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of International and Tribal Affairs Usha Turner and other senior leadership attended the Tribal Leaders Meet and Greet hosted by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). EPA leaders met with many Tribal leaders, including Tribal Chairman John L. Lowery of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, which became the 575th federally recognized Tribe in the nation in December 2025. Thank you to DOI and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs William Kirkland for inviting EPA!

EPA, working with our federal partners and DC Water, can report that rapid progress has been made repairing and remediating the Potomac Interceptor. We are totally committed to ensuring this work is completed as quickly as possible and without interference to America250 festivities.