EPA v. KEYSER, CITY OF (KEYSER, CITY OF WWTP)

Case summary

On September 22, 2025 the Regional Judicial Officer executed a Final Order ratifying the Consent Agreement entered into by the Director of ECAD and the City of Keyser ( Respondent ) for violations of its NPDES permit (NPDES Permit # WV0024393) effluent discharge limitations at the City of Keyser's Wastewater Treatment Plant ( WWTP ) located at 881 Waxler Road, Keyser, WV (the facility ). The Facility discharges from its wastewater treatment plant into the North Branch of the Potomac River. Violations identified at the Facility include several exceedances of effluent limitations, failing to report monitoring data on multiple occasions, and failing to properly operate and maintain the WWTP. Under the terms of the settlement, Respondent has agreed to pay a civil penalty, based on an ability to pay analysis, in the amount of $2,500.00 to settle the alleged violations in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Consent Agreement and Final Order. Consent Agreement and Final Order initiates and concludes this penalty action.

Defendants (1)

• KEYSER, CITY OF WWTPNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• CITY OF KEYSER

  881 WAXLER ROAD, KEYSER, WV, 26726

  Registry ID: 110000877409

• KEYSER, CITY OF WWTP

  881 WAXLER ROAD, KEYSER, WV, 26726

  Registry ID: 110072071622

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• KEYSER, CITY OF (KEYSER, CITY OF WWTP)entered 2025-09-22

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $2,500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2025-09-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-09-22Final Order Issued
• 2025-09-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-11-21NPDES Closed
• 2025-11-21Enforcement Action Closed