EPA v. BROOKLINE WATER DEPT

Case summary

On November 18, 2010, Region I entered into an expedited settlement agreement with the Town of Brookline, Massachusetts (Town) addressing a violation of Section 311(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act. On or about November 9, 2009, approximately 834 gallons of non-PCB dielectric fluid spilled from an electrical transformer when it was knocked over and damaged during a demolition project. The spilled oil was discharged to Leverett Pond through a storm drain. The Town took full responsibility for cleaning up the spill. Pursuant to the agreement, the Town paid a $7,000 penalty. Contacts: Joseph Canzano, 617-918-1763; Jeff Kopf, 617-918-1796.

Defendants (1)

• BROOKLINE WATER DEPTNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TRANSFORMER OIL SPILL

  BROOKLINE RESERVOIR & LEVERETT POND, BROOKLINE, MA, 02445

  Registry ID: 110043560269

Statutes cited

• CWA 311B — Oil & Hazardous Substances Discharge

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BROOKLINEentered 2010-11-18

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $7,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2010-10-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2010-11-18Enforcement Action Closed
• 2010-11-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-11-18Final Order Issued