EPA v. Bridgewater Township

Case summary

This Information Request and Administrative Compliance Order is issued to the Township for violations of the Tier A Municipal Stormwater General Permit. Violations include failure to update the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan; failure to re-examine the Municipal Stormwater Management Plan; failure to ensure required training is taken; failure to implement a public education and outreach program; failure to develop, update and implement programs to ensure long-term operation and maintenance of municipal and private stormwater practices; and failure to meet minimum standards for MS4 mapping, scouring, and illicit discharge detection and elimination. The Order includes a compliance schedule requiring the Township to address deficiencies identified during EPA's April 20, 24, and 26, 2023 Audit.

Defendants (1)

• Bridgewater TownshipNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BRIDGEWATER TWP

  700 GARRETSON RD, BRIDGEWATER TWP, NJ, 088070300

  Registry ID: 110004181233

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Bridgewater Townshipentered 2023-07-03

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2023-07-03Final Order Issued
• 2023-07-05Enforcement Action Data Entered