EPA v. Manchester Township - MS4

Case summary

This Administrative Compliance Order is issued to the Township for violations of the NJDEP NJPDES R9 - Tier A Municipal Stormwater General Permit. Violations include failure to update the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan to include all required information; failure to maintain sufficient documentation as required; failure to inspect and maintain stormwater infrastructure owned and operated by the Township; failure to develop and implement a program to ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of private stormwater facilities; failure to implement required best management practices; and failure to conduct outfall inspections. The Order includes a compliance schedule requiring the Township to address deficiencies identified during EPA's June 9, 2025, and June 16 - 17, 2025 MS4 audit.

Defendants (1)

• Manchester TownshipNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MANCHESTER TWP

  1 COLONIAL DR, MANCHESTER TWP, NJ, 08759

  Registry ID: 110039860585

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit
• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Manchester Township - MS4entered 2025-09-23

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2025-09-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-09-23Final Order Issued