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05-2021-0320JudicialFinal Order EnteredFY 2021· Region 05

EPA v. City of Cahokia Heights

Case summary

The City is responsible for severe sewage discharges that threaten the public health of a community of 21,000 people with environmental justice concerns in southwest Illinois.

Defendants (2)

  • East St. Louis Communities
  • City of Cahokia HeightsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • CITY OF CAHOKIA HEIGHTS

    2525 MOUSETTE LANE, CAHOKIA, IL, 62206

    Registry ID: 110018347591

Statutes cited

  • CWA 301/402NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • City of Cahokia Heightsentered 2026-01-23

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $30,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

  • 2021-06-09Referred To Dept Of Justice
  • 2021-08-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2024-12-10Final Order Lodged
  • 2024-12-10Complaint Filed With Court
  • 2026-01-23Final Order Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3602791558
Case number
05-2021-0320
DOJ docket
90-5-1-1-12434
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
05
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
NPDES Permit Violations

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2021-0320 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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