EPA v. SUEZ SPRINGFIELD WWTF

Case summary

On July 9, 2019, Region 1 reached a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) with SUEZ Water Environmental Services Inc. for a violation of the Clean Air Act's General Duty Clause (GDC), specifically of the GDC's requirement to prevent chemical releases by designing and maintaining a safe facility. The company operates the Springfield Wastewater Treatment Facility, which uses chlorine, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, methanol, and potassium permanganate. The CAFO alleges that the company violated the GDC by storing incompatible chemicals and materials together in a manner that risked fire or toxic releases. The CAFO requires payment of a $20,900 penalty. The General Duty Clause is not delegated to any New England state, but EPA will provide a copy of the CAFO to state and local officials.

Defendants (1)

• Suez Water Environmental ServicesNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SPRINGFIELD DPW

  70 TAPLEY STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01104-2802

  Registry ID: 110013854267

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][1] — Prevention of Accidental Release/General Duty Clause

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SUEZ SPRINGFIELD WWTFentered 2019-07-09

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $20,900

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2019-07-09Final Order Issued
• 2019-07-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-07-22Enforcement Action Data Entered