EPA v. MARSHFIELD TOWN OF

Case summary

On April 21, 2025, the Region issued an Administrative Compliance Order to the town of Marshfield, MA for violations of the 2016 General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems in Massachusetts (2016 MS4 Permit). The Order cites their failure to develop or modify, as appropriate, a post-construction stormwater management ordinance within three (3) years of the effective date of the Permit. The Order requires the town to enact a post-construction stormwater management ordinance or other regulatory mechanism, notify EPA that such an ordinance or regulatory mechanism has become effective within 7 days of its effective date, and provide the Agency with a copy of the regulatory mechanism. The Order will facilitate the reduction of pollutants found in the permittee's stormwater through the retention or treatment of stormwater after construction on new or redeveloped sites. The Region coordinated with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) on this matter.

Defendants (1)

• Town of Marshfield, MANamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MARSHFIELD TOWN OF

  870 MORAINE STREET, MARSHFIELD, MA, 02050

  Registry ID: 110034177352

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• MARSHFIELD TOWN OFentered 2025-04-21

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2025-04-21Final Order Issued
• 2025-04-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-04-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-12-31NPDES Closed
• 2025-12-31Enforcement Action Closed