Skip to main content
07-2012-0320JudicialClosedFY 2012· Region 07

EPA v. CITY OF WATERLOO

Final Order With Penalty

Case summary

THE CITY HAS HAD CHRONIC, LONG-RUNNING VIOLATIONS OF ITS NPDES PERMIT IN THE FORM OF SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOWS, BYPASSES, BASEMENT BACKUPS AND EFFLUENT VIOLATIONS.

Defendants (1)

  • CITY OF WATERLOONamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • CITY OF WATERLOO-CITY HALL

    715 MULBERRY STREET, WATERLOO, IA, 50703-5783

    Registry ID: 110040180461

Statutes cited

  • CWA 301/402NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • CITY OF WATERLOOentered 2016-01-20

    Primary law: CWA

    Federal penalty: $136,000 · State/local: $136,000

Timeline (6 milestones)

  • 2012-09-28Referred To Dept Of Justice
  • 2012-10-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2015-10-26Final Order Lodged
  • 2015-10-26Complaint Filed With Court
  • 2016-01-20Final Order Entered
  • 2025-05-20Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3000070510
Case number
07-2012-0320
DOJ docket
90-5-1-1-10719
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
07
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
NPDES Permit Violations

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 07-2012-0320 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.