EPA v. UPPER GWYNEDD TWP STP (UPPER GWYNEDD TWP STP)

Case summary

On May 19, 2026, Region 3 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO), simultaneously commencing and concluding an administrative enforcement action, against Upper Gwynedd Township for violations of the CWA at the wastewater treatment plant located at 261 Township Line Road, North Wales, PA 19454 (the Facility ). The violations alleged include failure to submit a reevaluation of local limits and failure to submit the list of pollutants and sampling plan for the revaluation of the Facility's local limits. Violations such as these can potentially be harmful to both human health and the environment. Taking actions against such violations aligns with Pillar 1 of the Powering the Great American Comeback initiative. The settlement requires Upper Gwynedd Township to certify that it is now in compliance with the CWA and to pay a $16,000.00 penalty. The EPA posted a public notice for a 40-day public comment period for the CAFO and did not receive any comments. The EPA notified the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection in advance of this action, and the Department had no objections.

Defendants (1)

• UPPER GWYNEDD TOWNSHIPNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• UPPER GWYNEDD TWP WWTP

  261 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD, NORTH WALES, PA, 19454

  Registry ID: 110039743524

• UPPER GWYNEDD TWP WWTP

  261 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD, NORTH WALES, PA, 19454

  Registry ID: 110039743524

• UPPER GWYNEDD TWP STP

  261 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD, NORTH WALES, PA, 19454

  Registry ID: 110039743524

• UPPER GWYNEDD TWP STP

  261 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD, NORTH WALES, PA, 19454

  Registry ID: 110039743524

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• UPPER GWYNEDD TWP STP (UPPER GWYNEDD TWP STP)entered 2026-05-19

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $16,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2026-05-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-05-19Final Order Issued
• 2026-05-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-06-24Enforcement Action Closed