EPA v. WEBCO CHEMICAL CORP

Case summary

On July 30, 2025, Region 1 settled an administrative penalty action against Webco Chemical Corporation ( Webco ). In the Matter of Webco Chemical Corporation ( CWA case ), alleging a violation of Section 301(a) of the Clean Water Act ( CWA ) has been finalized and is pending completion until the public notice requirements of the Clean Water Act have been fulfilled. Webco operates a chemical blending and repackaging facility in Dudley, MA (the Facility ). The CAFO in the CWA case alleges that Webco violated Section 301(a) of the CWA by discharging stormwater associated with industrial activity without a NPDES permit. The CAFO requires Webco to pay a civil penalty of $25,468. The NPDES program has not been delegated to Massachusetts

Defendants (1)

• WEBCO CHEMICAL CORP.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WEBCO CHEMICAL CORP.

  420 W MAIN STREET, DUDLEY, MA, 01571

  Registry ID: 110070273183

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations
• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• WEBCO CHEMICAL CORPentered 2025-07-30

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $25,468

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-07-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-07-30Final Order Issued
• 2025-07-31Enforcement Action Data Entered