EPA v. FOSTER MATERIALS INC

Case summary

On August 31, 2016, Region 1 filed a consent agreement and final order (CAFO) resolving Clean Water Act violations against Foster Materials, Inc. for discharging process water from a settling pond into the Contoocook River without authorization. Foster Materials owns and operates a sand and gravel mine and production facility in Henniker, New Hampshire. As a part of the sand washing operation at the facility, Foster Materials operates three serial connected infiltration ponds. The material washing process creates water laden with dirt and fine sediment. The Region documented two instances where the company discharged sediment laden water into the river. Under the terms of the CAFO, the company has agreed to pay a $20,000 penalty. The case was initiated based on a tip from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and the Region worked in close coordination with the State.

Defendants (1)

• Foster Materials Inc (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FOSTER MATERIALS INC

  1778 OLD CONCORD RD, HENNIKER, NH, 03242

  Registry ID: 110028259248

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• FOSTER MATERIALS INCentered 2016-08-31

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $20,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2016-08-31Final Order Issued
• 2016-08-31Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-08-31Enforcement Action Data Entered