Guam EPA

GEPA has launched an investigation into any potential ramifications that may have been caused by the landslide that occurred on East Agana on October 15, 2025.

* Investigation efforts include, but are not limited to:

* Determining the possible cause of the landslide

* Evaluating whether construction developments in the affected area complied with GEPA standards

* Developing strategies for preventing further cliffside erosion and future landslides

* Assessing the environmental and marine impacts, and outlining mitigation, cleanup, and restoration plans for the near future

To learn more about GEPA’s investigative efforts into the October 15, 2025 landslide individuals may read GEPA’s press release on our website at EPA.GUAM.GOV.

For media questions or inquiries individuals please contact :
Don Sulat, Acting Public Information Officer, at [email protected].

Youth helping youth 🤝🏽 Donation drop off for the Governor's Summer Youth Employment Program to benefit the island's youth in need 🙏🏼 Si yu'os ma'åse to all who contributed to this amazing cause

Guam EPA is grateful for a great summer with our 2025 youth interns! 🌟 These three brought so much positivity to the office — always attentive, respectful, helpful, and eager to learn. Wishing them all the best in their future endeavors! 👏

Join us for our board meeting on Thursday 7/24/25. See flyer for details

Public Notice 🔈

📢 Important Announcement 📢

We've updated our office phone number ☎️ Please note our new contact number: 671-588-4751.

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Hafa Adai! The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (Guam EPA) would like to remind owners and operators of Underground Storage Tanks (UST) containing regulated substances that they are required by the Underground Storage of Regulated Substances Act, as amended, Chapter 76 of Title 10 Guam Code Annotated, and Title 22 Guam Administrative Rules and Regulations Chapter 50 Underground Storage Tank Regulations, to apply for a UST operating permit with the Agency.

The annual permit fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) per tank shall be remitted to this Agency no later than December 31, 2024. In addition, the following shall be submitted with the permit fee:

1. Guam EPA Appendix III – Application for Underground Storage Tank Renewal Permit for each UST location;
2. A copy of the financial assurance for the UST at each location; and
3. A check payable to Treasurer of Guam c/o Guam EPA UST-LUST Fund for each UST containing a regulated substance at each location.

Failure to obtain a permit for your facility by January 31, 2025, may result in fines for each day of non-compliance after January 31, 2024. The renewal application can be also be downloaded from Guam EPA’s webpage at:http://epa.guam.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/APPENDIX-III_Form-03_REVISED-Nov-2017_PDF.pdf

Should you have any questions, please contact the Hazardous Waste Management Program at (671) 300-4751.

is excited to announce the launch a composting workshop series, aimed at building a more sustainable, zero-waste future! Five workshops will be hosted throughout the remainder of the year, and the first one kicks off at Sinajana Mayor’s Office on September 26th!
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced composter, this is your chance to learn how to turn food scraps into valuable soil, and help make a real impact in our community! Let’s work together to bring composting to every village! No registration required. If you have any questions please contact 671-987-1296

8 Beach advisories – September 6, 2024: Swimming, fishing or playing in unsafe waters may result in minor illnesses such as sore throats or diarrhea. It may also result in more serious illnesses such as meningitis, encephalitis, or severe gastroenteritis. Children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems have a greater chance of getting sick when they come in contact with contaminated water.

Guam EPA is HIRING. If you are looking for a career in protecting Guam’s environmental and human health, we have vacancies open for Environmental Health Specialists, an Environmental Technician and a Chemist. Apply now through May 23, 2024 for the Environmental Technician, or now through May 28, 2024 for the Environment Health Specialist or Chemist. For more information, visit hr.doa.guam.gov

7 Beach advisories – April 12, 2024: Swimming, fishing or playing in unsafe waters may result in minor illnesses such as sore throats or diarrhea. It may also result in more serious illnesses such as meningitis, encephalitis, or severe gastroenteritis. Children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems have a greater chance of getting sick when they come in contact with contaminated water.