EPA v. North Attleboro DPW

Case summary

The Town participated in the Region's DPW Audit Initiative. By letter dated February 22, 2002, the DPW disclosed numerous RCRA and CWA vioaltions, including that it regularly washed the Town's fleet of vehicles outdoors near an on-site catch basin. This practice resulted in the discharge of vehicle wash water to the Ten Mile River. At no time before February 22, 2002, did the Town have a permit in violation of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act.

Defendants (1)

• North Attleboro DPWNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NORTH ATTLEBORO DPW

  240 SMITH ST, NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA, 02760

  Registry ID: 110063242539

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• North Attleboro DPWentered 2005-09-21

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $8,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2005-01-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2005-08-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2005-09-21Final Order Issued