EPA v. TAUNTON WWTF

Case summary

On February 11, 2020, EPA issued a Clean Water Act administrative order to the City of Taunton, Massachusetts for violations of its NPDES permit. The order establishes requirements and a schedule for the City to evaluate and implement options for achieving compliance with the permit limits related to flow, copper, and nitrogen. EPA implements the NPDES program in Massachusetts, but has worked in coordination with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in this matter.

Defendants (1)

• TAUNTON CITY OFNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TAUNTON W W T P

  825 WEST WATER STREET, TAUNTON, MA, 02780

  Registry ID: 110000732654

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TAUNTON WWTFentered 2020-02-11

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2020-02-11Final Order Issued
• 2020-02-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-02-12Enforcement Action Data Entered