EPA v. Water Authority of Dickson County- Jones Creek STP

Case summary

On February 12, 2025, EPA inspectors, accompanied by a TDEC inspector, conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection (CEI) of the Respondent?s STP and WCTS. The inspection was conducted to evaluate the Respondent?s compliance with the requirements of Section 301 of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. ?? 1311, the regulations promulgated thereunder, and the Permit. Inspectors found that the Respondent exceeded permit Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) limitations from January 2022 through January 2025.The Respondent violated Part 1.1.2. of their Permit, Section 301(a) of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. ? 1311(a), and Section 402 of the CWA, 33 U.S.C. ? 1342, by failing to properly operate and maintain its WCTS resulting in SSOs.

Defendants (1)

• Water Authority of Dickson CountyNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WATER AUTHORITY OF DICKSON COUNTY -JONES CREEK STP

  1198 ROCK CHURCH ROAD, DICKSON, TN, 37055

  Registry ID: 110006518385

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Water Authority of Dickson County- Jones Creek STPentered 2025-10-21

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2025-10-21Final Order Issued
• 2025-10-23Enforcement Action Data Entered