EPA v. PRASA Sanbana Grande WWTP

Case summary

'PRASA violated the Act by failing to provide proper O&M at the facility. Although the facility is in compliance with its NPDES permit effluent limitations, PRASA has failed to repair the liners of the two aeration tanks of the faiclity, which have caused that approximately 100,000 gallons per day of partially treated sewage continues to seep ito the ground. It is possible that this partially treated sewage has reached a body of water A penalty of $19,550 be proposed based on the above findings of violations, and after taking into consideration the statutory factors of Section 309(g) of the Act.'

Defendants (1)

• PRASA Sabana Grande WWTPNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PRASA SABANA GRANDE WWTP

  STATE RD #2 KM 182.6, SANBANA GRANDE, PR, 00722

  Registry ID: 110000561678

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PRASA Sabana Grande WWTPentered 2003-06-02

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $21,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2002-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2002-10-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-06-02Enforcement Action Closed
• 2003-06-02Final Order Issued