EPA v. PRASA Lares WWTP
Unilateral Administrative Order Without Adjudication
Case summary
EPA finds that the Lares WWTP is unable to meet the water quality based effluent limits set out in its NPDES permit and that PRASA is not maintaning and operating the facility adequately. This Administrative Order (AO) requires PRASA to maximize the operation and maintenace of the Lares WWTP in order to achieve and maintain compliance with all the final effluent limitations. In addition, this AO requires PRASA to submit a plan that outlines a schedule, for the completion of all permanent repairs/tasks needed to correct the deficiencies found during a compliance evaluation inspection conducted on June 17, 2002.
Defendants (1)
- PRASA Lares WWTPNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
PRASA LARES WWTP
STATE ROAD NUMBER 492, KM. 1.0, GUAJATACA WARD, LARES, PR, 00669
Registry ID: 110000577812
Statutes cited
- CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
Enforcement conclusions (1)
PRASA Lares WWTPentered 2002-11-20
Primary law: CWA
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2002-11-20Enforcement Action Closed
- 2002-11-20Final Order Issued
- 2003-04-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 94420
- Case number
- 02-2003-3003
- Lead agency
- EPA
- Branch
- CT
- EPA region
- 02
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- NPDES Discharge without a Permit
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 02-2003-3003 . 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.