EPA v. CONCRETE SUPPLY COMPANY, LLC - GREER, SC

Case summary

JULY 1, 2026 - CONSENT AGREEMENT On December 13, 2018, EPA, in conjunction with SCDES, performed an Industrial Stormwater Enforcement Inspection (CSWEI) at the Facility to evaluate Respondent?s compliance with the requirements of Section 301 of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. ? 1311; the regulations promulgated thereunder at 40 C.F.R. ? 122.26; and the SC Permit. During the CSWEI of the Facility, EPA?s inspectors observed: A. The SWPPP provided by Respondent during the CEI was not signed and dated by a responsible official. B. The SWPPP provided by Respondent during the CEI had not been updated to reflect the current conditions of the site. C. The SWPPP provided by Respondent during the CEI did not identify the Pollution Prevention Team members and their responsibilities. D. The annual training records reviewed by the EPA for the years from 2016 to 2018 did not cover the five prescribed topics identified in Parts 2.1.2.9 and 5.1.5.1.a.iv of the SC Permit. E. The SWPPP provided by Respondent during the CEI did not identify and provide descriptions for all of the control measures implemented at the site. F. The SWPPP provided by Respondent during the CEI included neither schedules, criterion, nor procedures for the cleaning out of the catchment pond nor the pick-up and disposal of slurry solids from the drying area. G. The benchmark monitoring data reviewed during the CEI showed that Respondent was not consistently documenting sample collection and rainfall data. H. Stormwater controls were in need of maintenance and/or with significant concrete dust accumulation due to a lack in necessary housekeeping measures. These deficiencies attributed to the resulting sediment trail in the drainage ditch from Outfall 001. I. Hay bales used as an additional control measure at Outfall 002 had been rendered ineffective due to a lack of maintenance. On August 15, 2019, the EPA issued an Inspection Report to Respondent. On January 8, 2020, EPA issued the Notice of Violation and an Opportunity to Show Cause to Respondent, pursuant to Section 309(a) of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. ? 1319(a). On April 20, 2020, the EPA held, and Respondent participated in, a show cause meeting via teleconference. On June 11, 2020, Respondent filed a response to EPA?s Notice of Violation and an Opportunity to Show Cause ? Greer Plant (?CSC Response?), as a supplement to evidence presented at the Show Cause meeting. Respondent expressly denied certain findings and conclusions in the Notice of Violation and Opportunity to Show Cause issued by the EPA. Respondent consents to the payment of a civil penalty, which was calculated in accordance with the Act, in the amount of $11,500, which is to be paid within thirty (30) calendar days of the Effective Date of the CAFO.

Defendants (1)

• CONCRETE SUPPLY COMPANY, LLC - GREER, SCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CONCRETE SUPPLY CO GREER

  1401 NORTH HIGHWAY 101, GREER, SC, 29651

  Registry ID: 110070561890

Statutes cited

• CWA 301 — NPDES Discharge without a Permit

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CONCRETE SUPPLY COMPANY, LLC - GREER, SCentered 2026-07-01

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $11,500

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-07-01Final Order Issued
• 2026-07-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-09-17Enforcement Action Data Entered