EPA v. Poudre River Site

Case summary

Investigation on the gas plant property revealed the presence of coal tar contaminated soil, as well as other types of contamination that may have arisen from sources other than the gas plant. Globules of a substance that contains constituents commonly found in coal tar and mimicking those found at the gas plant have been observed in the Poudre River. In an effort to address concerns about the globules and help identify the source of the globules, Public Service Company (Xcel Energy), has volunteered to undertake the limited response action and investigation described in this Order.

Defendants (1)

• XCel Energy, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• POUDRE RIVER SITE

  NEAR 200 WILLOW STREET, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80524

  Registry ID: 110016678193

Statutes cited

• CERCLA 106A — Imminent & Substantial Endangerment Order

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Poudre River Siteentered 2004-01-28

  Primary law: CERCLA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2004-01-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2004-01-28Final Order Issued
• 2004-03-15Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2006-02-01Enforcement Action Closed