EPA v. PRASA Ponce Regional WWTP

Case summary

Raw sewage discharges from manholes loated at the Canas Housing Project sewage collection system, at a location other than the authorized in the Ponce Regional WWTP NPDES permit. PRASA shall cease the discharge of pollutants; repair and/or replace, unclog and clean all sewer pipelines and manholes that are causing sewage bypasses at the Canas Housing Project sewage collection system. Within five (5) days of receipt of the ORDER, PRASA shall submit written certification that is has complied with Ordered Provision mentioned before. Submit a plan to EPA that outlines a schedule, for the necessary repairs and/or field work in the Canas Housing Project sanitary collection system with specific tasks and timeframes. Submit to EPA and implement a PMP. Submit to EPA a quarterly report.

Defendants (1)

• PRASA Ponce Regional WWTPNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PRASA PONCE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

  ROAD 2 KILOMETER 258.5, PONCE, PR, 00731

  Registry ID: 110006622814

Statutes cited

• CWA 309 — Violation of Existing AO
• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PRASA Ponce Regional WWTPentered 2003-09-23

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2003-09-23Enforcement Action Closed
• 2003-09-23Final Order Issued
• 2003-10-01Enforcement Action Data Entered