EPA v. PRASA - VEGA BAJA WWTP
Unilateral Administrative Order Without Adjudication
Compliance action
$15,000
Case summary
THE VEGA BAJA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO CONSISTENTLY MEET ITS EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS SINCE JANUARY 2001. THE ORDER REQUIRES PRASA TO IMMEDIATELY MAXIMIZE THE OPERATION OF THE FACILITY TO MEET EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND TO CORRECT THE DEFICIENCIES AT THE FACILITY.
Defendants (1)
- PRASA - VEGA BAJA WWTPNamed in settlement
Facilities (2)
PRASA WTP VEGA BAJA
STATE RD 374 KM 1.0, VEGA BAJA, PR, 00693
Registry ID: 110009814905
PRASA WTP VEGA BAJA
STATE RD 374 KM 1.0, VEGA BAJA, PR, 00693
Registry ID: 110009814905
Statutes cited
- CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
Enforcement conclusions (1)
PRASA - VEGA BAJA WWTPentered 2001-09-26
Primary law: CWA
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2001-09-26Final Order Issued
- 2001-09-26Enforcement Action Closed
- 2001-10-16Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 8396
- Case number
- 02-2001-3081
- Lead agency
- EPA
- HQ division
- WAT
- Branch
- CT
- EPA region
- 02
- Multimedia
- No
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- NPDES Discharge without a Permit
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 02-2001-3081 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.