EPA v. Zelmer, Inc./Spencer Heights, Inc.

Case summary

This referral is submitted to DOJ against Zelmer, Inc. and Spencer Heights, Inc. for violations of the CWA. These violations include unauthorized discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the US; failure to apply for a storm water permit prior to construction; failure to implement the requirements of South Dakota's general storm water permit; and failure to comply with an administrative order issued 9/30/2004.

Defendants (2)

• Zelmer, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• Spencer Heights, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ZELMER INC

  27172 469TH AVENUE, TEA, SD, 57064

  Registry ID: 110017716391

Statutes cited

• CWA 309 — Violation of Existing AO
• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations
• CWA 404 — Permits for Dredge and Fill Material

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Zelmer, Inc./Spencer Heights, Inc.entered 2009-07-21

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $25,000

Timeline (6 milestones)

• 2005-08-17Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2005-08-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2009-05-21Final Order Lodged
• 2009-05-21Complaint Filed With Court
• 2009-07-21Final Order Entered
• 2025-10-23Enforcement Action Closed