Skip to main content
01-2020-2048Administrative - FormalClosed SupersededFY 2020· Region 01

EPA v. RICHMOND WATER PARK WTP

Superseded by Another Enforcement Action

Case summary

On September 30, 2020, the Region issued an Administrative Order (Order) to the Town of Halifax, Massachusetts to address NPDES permit violations at one of its drinking water treatment plants. Under the terms of the Order, the Halifax Water Department will develop and implement plant modifications to meet permit limitations in its NPDES permit for total residual chlorine by August 13, 2021.

Defendants (1)

  • City of HalifaxNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • RICHMOND WATER PARK W T P

    172 PLYMOUTH STREET, HALIFAX, MA, 02338

    Registry ID: 110009918802

Statutes cited

  • CWA 301/402NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • RICHMOND WATER PARK WTPentered 2020-09-30

    Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2020-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2020-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2020-09-30Final Order Issued
  • 2022-10-17Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3602298235
Case number
01-2020-2048
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
01
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
NPDES Permit Violations

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 01-2020-2048 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.