EPA v. PILGRIM FOODS DIV. OF OLD DUTCH MUSTARD

Case summary

On August 9, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed an administrative order, concerning Old Dutch Mustard Co., Inc. d/b/a Pilgrim Foods, Inc. (Pilgrim Foods), requiring it to immediately cease all unauthorized discharges to waters of the United States. Pilgrim Foods is a manufacturer of vinegar and mustard products in Greenville, NH. In May 2023, a NH Department of Environmental Services (NH DES) river crew observed a discharge and conducted follow up inspections, relating to Pilgrim Foods. EPA has found that Pilgrim Foods violated Section 301(a) of the Clean Water Act, by discharging pollutants, in the form of low pH discharges, from a riprap-lined swale, which is a point source, to the Souhegan River, which is a waters of the US, without permit authorization. Pilgrim Foods is not located within one mile of any census block groups for which any of the EJSCREEN EJ Indexes are above the 80th percentile nationally. EPA notified New Hampshire of this AO.

Defendants (1)

• Pilgrim Foods Div. of Old Dutch MustardNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PILGRIM FOODS DIV. OF OLD DUTCH MUSTARD

  68 OLD WILTON ROAD (AKA WILTON RD), GREENVILLE, NH, 03048

  Registry ID: 110007131950

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PILGRIM FOODS DIV. OF OLD DUTCH MUSTARDentered 2023-08-09

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-08-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-08-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-08-09Final Order Issued