EPA v. CONTINENTAL SCRAP METALS LLC, INC

Case summary

On September 9, 2026, the Regional Judicial Officer approved an expedited settlement agreement with Continental Scrap Metal, LLC ( Continental Scrap Metal ) of Wolcott, Connecticut, resolving alleged violations of Section 301 of the Clean Water Act. An inspection of Continental Scrap Metal's facility found that the facility did not implement certain requirements of its 2021 Industrial Stormwater General Permit ( 2021 ISGP ) including: failure to conduct and document required inspections; failure to monitor the facility's stormwater discharges; failure to fully implement control measures and best management practices; and, failure to update the Facility's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. The settlement requires that the company pay a $17,156 penalty and certify compliance. EPA worked in coordination with the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection on this case.

Defendants (1)

• CONTINENTAL SCRAP METALS LLC, INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CONTINENTAL SCRAP METAL LLC

  1275 WOLCOTT ROAD, WOLCOTT, CT, 06716-1533

  Registry ID: 110066946158

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CONTINENTAL SCRAP METALS LLC, INCentered 2026-09-09

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $17,156

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-09-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-09-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-09-09Final Order Issued