Bring Environmental Compliance
to Cursor
Learn how to connect EPA ECHO (Enforcement & Compliance) to Cursor and start using 7 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.
GDPR Free for SubscribersCompatible with every major AI agent and IDE
Gemini
What is the EPA ECHO (Enforcement & Compliance) MCP Server?
Connect to the EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online) database to retrieve real-time environmental data. This server allows AI agents to query millions of records regarding facility compliance with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and hazardous waste regulations.
What you can do
- Multi-Program Search — Use
search_all_facilitiesto find entities across all environmental programs using names, cities, or zip codes. - Media-Specific Audits — Narrow down searches to Air (
search_air_facilities), Water (search_water_facilities), or Hazardous Waste (search_hazardous_waste_facilities) to find specific permit holders. - Detailed Facility Reporting — Use
get_detailed_facility_reportto fetch a comprehensive compliance history, including violations and enforcement actions for a specific ID. - Effluent Analysis — Access
get_effluent_chartto retrieve dynamic data on permitted wastewater discharge limits and actual releases. - Drinking Water Safety — Query
search_drinking_water_systemsto monitor public water systems regulated under the SDWA.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- No complex API keys are required for public ECHO web services (enter 'PUBLIC' in the token field)
- Start auditing environmental records from your AI client
Who is this for?
- Environmental Researchers — quickly aggregate facility data across different states and regions.
- Compliance Officers — monitor permit statuses and historical violations without manual portal navigation.
- Legal Professionals — retrieve official enforcement records and effluent charts for litigation or due diligence.
Built-in capabilities (7)
Get a comprehensive report for a single facility across all available environmental program records
Get dynamic charts and tables of permitted effluent limits, releases, and violations for CWA wastewater discharge permits
Search for stationary sources regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA)
) using location or name. Search across all environmental program records available in ECHO
Search for public drinking water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Search for hazardous waste handlers regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Search for facilities regulated under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and managed under the NPDES program
Why Cursor?
Cursor's Agent mode turns EPA ECHO (Enforcement & Compliance) into an in-editor superpower. Ask Cursor to generate code using live data from EPA ECHO (Enforcement & Compliance) and it fetches, processes, and writes. all in a single agentic loop. 7 tools appear alongside file editing and terminal access, creating a unified development environment grounded in real-time information.
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Agent mode turns Cursor into an autonomous coding assistant that can read files, run commands, and call MCP tools without switching context
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Cursor's Composer feature can generate entire files using real-time data fetched through MCP. no copy-pasting from external dashboards
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MCP tools appear alongside built-in tools like file reading and terminal access, creating a unified agentic environment
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VS Code extension compatibility means your existing workflow, keybindings, and extensions all work alongside MCP tools
EPA ECHO (Enforcement & Compliance) in Cursor
EPA ECHO (Enforcement & Compliance) and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.
Teams that connect EPA ECHO (Enforcement & Compliance) to Cursor through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Server catalog | Find and host yourself | 4,000+ managed |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Sandboxed V8 isolates |
| Credential handling | Plaintext in config | Vault + runtime injection |
| Data loss prevention | None | Configurable DLP policies |
| Kill switch | None | Global instant shutdown |
| Financial circuit breakers | None | Per-server limits + alerts |
| Audit trail | None | Ed25519 signed logs |
| SIEM log streaming | None | Splunk, Datadog, Webhook |
| Honeytokens | None | Canary alerts on leak |
| Custom domains | Not applicable | DNS challenge verified |
| GDPR compliance | Manual effort | Automated purge + export |
Why teams choose Vinkius for EPA ECHO (Enforcement & Compliance) in Cursor
The EPA ECHO (Enforcement & Compliance) MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 7 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.
Your AI agents in Cursor only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
How Vinkius secures
EPA ECHO (Enforcement & Compliance) for Cursor
Every tool call from Cursor to the EPA ECHO (Enforcement & Compliance) MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.
Frequently asked questions
How can I get the full compliance history for a specific facility?
Use the get_detailed_facility_report tool with the specific Facility ID (p_id). This returns a comprehensive 'Detailed Facility Report' (DFR) covering all environmental programs, violations, and inspections.
Can I search for facilities by city or state?
Yes! Tools like search_all_facilities or search_water_facilities accept p_ct (City) and p_st (State abbreviation) parameters to filter results geographically.
What information is included in the effluent charts?
The get_effluent_chart tool provides data on permitted discharge limits, actual measured releases, and any exceedances or violations for Clean Water Act (NPDES) permits.
What is Agent mode and why does it matter for MCP?
Agent mode is Cursor's autonomous execution mode where the AI can perform multi-step tasks: reading files, editing code, running terminal commands, and calling MCP tools. Without Agent mode, Cursor operates in a simpler ask-and-answer mode that doesn't support tool calling. Always ensure you're in Agent mode when working with MCP servers.
Where does Cursor store MCP configuration?
Cursor looks for MCP server configurations in a mcp.json file. You can configure servers at the project level (.cursor/mcp.json in your project root) or globally (~/.cursor/mcp.json). Project-level configs take precedence.
Can Cursor use MCP tools in inline edits?
No. MCP tools are only available in Agent mode through the chat panel. Inline completions and Tab suggestions do not trigger MCP tool calls. This is by design. tool calls require user visibility and approval.
How do I verify MCP tools are loaded?
Open Settings → Features → MCP and look for your server name. A green indicator means the server is connected. You can also check Agent mode's available tools by clicking the tools dropdown in the chat panel.
Tools not appearing in Cursor
Ensure you are in Agent mode (not Ask mode). MCP tools only work in Agent mode.
Server shows as disconnected
Check Settings → Features → MCP and verify the server status. Try clicking the refresh button.
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