EPA v. University Park Sewer Benefit District

Case summary

The University Park Sewer Benefit District and Riley County Public Works Department operate University Park Wastewater Treatment Facility, a publicly-owned treatment works near Tuttle Creek Lake that has repeatedly exceeded applicable NPDES permit limits for biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, ammonia as nitrogen, and E. coli. In addition, EPA inspectors observed deficiencies in how the facility laboratory operated during a May 2021 inspection. EPA Region 7 and Respondents have entered into an administrative order for compliance on consent that requires the treatment works to develop a plan to come into compliance by September 1, 2025, and to provide regular progress reports.

Defendants (2)

• Riley County Public Works DepartmentNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• University Park Sewer Benefit DistrictNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• UNIVERSITY PARK (WWTP)

  11303 LOCUST LN, MANHATTAN, KS, 66503

  Registry ID: 110006800060

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• University Park Sewer Benefit Districtentered 2022-04-27

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-04-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-04-27Final Order Issued
• 2022-05-06Enforcement Action Data Entered