EPA v. PRASA Caguas (new) WWT Biological Nutrient Removal System

Case summary

'EPA has found that the PRASA has discharged/bypassed wastewater through a point source into waters of the United States. The point source is identified as West Trunk Sewer (WTS) and is an appurtenance of the Caguas (new) Wastewater Treatment Biological Nutrient Removal System. As a result of EPA findings, which include the lack of operation and maintenance, PRASA has agreed with EPA to enter into a Consent Order (CO) to rehabilitate the WTS and to build a new trunk sewer (36-inch in dia.). This new trunk sewer will provide more wastewater collection capacity for the new trunk sewer should be completed by June 1, 2002 and the rehabilitation of the Caguitas River, a source of drinking water for the Metropolitan area of San Juan. This lateral segment project is now under design and should be completed by no later than December 31, 2004.'

Defendants (1)

• PRASA Caguas (new) WWT Biological Nutrient RemovalNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PRASA CAGUAS WWTP

  ROAD 796, KM. 6.6, CAGUAS, PR, 00725

  Registry ID: 110007823007

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PRASA Caguas (new) WWT Biological Nutrient Removalentered 2002-03-25

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2002-03-25Enforcement Action Closed
• 2002-03-25Final Order Issued
• 2002-03-25NPDES Closed
• 2002-10-23Enforcement Action Data Entered