EPA v. VEOLIA NORTH AMERICA LLC - TAUNTON WWTP

Case summary

On April 27, 2023 EPA-Region 1 filed an Expedited Settlement Agreement (Agreement) with Veolia North America, LLC ( Veolia ), resolving Clean Water Act violations. On October 6, 2022, while inspecting the Taunton Wastewater Treatment Plant, in Taunton, Massachusetts, EPA observed that construction activity was occurring across the 7.5-acre facility without authorization under the federal General Construction Permit (CGP). As a result of the inspection, the company obtained CGP coverage. Pursuant to the Agreement, Veolia will pay a $12,000 penalty. EPA implements the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program in Massachusetts. The case team consulted with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection on this matter.

Defendants (1)

• Veolia North America, LLCNamed 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 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• VEOLIA NORTH AMERICA LLCentered 2023-04-27

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $12,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-04-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-04-27Final Order Issued
• 2023-06-27Enforcement Action Data Entered