EPA v. Eversource Energy (CITY OF FRAMINGHAM)

Case summary

On September 23, 2024, EPA issued CWA Order to Eversource Energy for their facility in Framingham, Massachusetts for failure to submit DMRs pursuant to their CWA NPDES permits authorized to discharge under the Dewatering and Remediation General Permit (DRGP). The Order requires the permittee to submit all outstanding DMRs and continue to report as required by their permit. The facility is located in an area of environmental justice concern. While EPA is responsible for implementing the Clean Water Act in Massachusetts, EPA also notified the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection of this action.

Defendants (1)

• Eversource EnergyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CITY OF FRAMINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

  19 FLAGG DRIVE, FRAMINGHAM, MA, 01702

  Registry ID: 110071443081

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Eversource Energy (CITY OF FRAMINGHAM)entered 2024-09-23

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2024-09-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-09-23Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-09-30NPDES Closed
• 2024-09-30Enforcement Action Closed