Training, Outreach, and Engagement
EPA’s Office of Research and Development values training, outreach, and engagement as a component of delivering our research results in meaningful and impactful ways. This page highlights some of the ways we are communicating our water research. Comprehensive list of research-related events
Webinar Series
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EPA's Office of Research and Development hosts several webinar series, focused on different environmental topics, dedicated to delivering the latest information and training on cutting-edge research activities and results that provide assistance and solutions to environmental and public health issues. The series are free of charge and open to the public and several are water focused.
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Water Research Webinar Series
The Water Research Webinar Series is a free quarterly series focused on sharing current research activities, scientific results, and innovative technologies developed to support EPA’s mandate to protect the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of water resources and to ensure safe drinking water and water systems.
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HABs, Hypoxia, and Nutrients Webinar Series
The Harmful Algal Blooms, Hypoxia, and Nutrients Research Webinar Series is a One Environment–One Health Approach that emphasizes the dynamic connectivity between people, animals, and the environment. series focused on communicating the latest, cutting-edge research related to nutrients and the priority impacts of nutrient pollution: HABs and hypoxia. EPA regional priorities and regulatory updates are also included.
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Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series
The Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series is a free monthly series that communicates the latest information on solutions for challenges facing water systems. It’s designed for state, and territory, and tribal personnel responsible for drinking water regulations compliance and treatment technologies and others in the drinking water sector.
Annual Drinking Water Workshop
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The Annual EPA Drinking Water Workshop: Small Systems Challenges and Solutions is hosted by EPA's Office of Research and Development and Office of Water in partnership with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators (ASDWA).
To support the efforts of state and local officials to assist small systems, EPA and ASDWA have held an annual workshop for the past 20 years to provide timely information on a variety of drinking water topics relevant to small systems. Primarily designed for Tribal, state, and territory personnel responsible for drinking water regulations compliance and treatment technologies permitting, it provides current information, resources, training, and networking opportunities needed to help in building systems capacity and sustainably and with providing equitable access to drinking water.
Partner Support Stories
EPA's research helps states, tribes, and communities address on the ground environmental challenges. EPA compiles stories to illustrate how our collaborative work has supported our partners’ efforts to protect human health and the environment. Water research stories provide examples how state environmental agencies and public health departments, in particular, are using EPA research results, decision support tools, and technical solutions to address environmental issues.
Fact Sheets
- Consumer Tool for Identifying Point-of-Use and Pitcher Filters Certified to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water
- How to Identify Lead Free Certification Marks for Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux Used for Drinking Water
Newsletters and News Releases
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Science Matters Newsletter
Browse stories that highlight the latest research activities from EPA's Office of Research and Development.
News Releases
Browse the EPA Newsroom to find public service announcements, news releases by topic or language, or find news about what EPA is doing in your region.