EPA v. University Park Sewer Benefit District et al.

Case summary

The University Park Sewer Benefit District and Riley County Public Works Department operate 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 penalty order and agreed to a $1,750 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• University Park Sewer Benefit District et al.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• UNIVERSITY PARK (WWTP)

  11303 LOCUST LN, MANHATTAN, KS, 66503

  Registry ID: 110006800060

Statutes cited

• CWA 309 — Violation of Existing AO

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• University Park Sewer Benefit District et al.entered 2022-09-27

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,750

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2022-09-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-09-27Final Order Issued
• 2022-10-01NPDES Closed
• 2022-10-01Enforcement Action Closed
• 2022-10-05Enforcement Action Data Entered