EPA v. Riverside Water and Sewer District

Case summary

On May 6th, 2024, EPA Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement resolving violations of the Riverside Water and Sewer District Wastewater Treatment Plant (Facility) National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit ID0024503, located in Orofino, Idaho. The Facility failed to develop and implement an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), and an Emergency Response and Public Notification Plan. Additionally, the Facility exceeded the effluent limit for E. coli. The Respondent has agreed to pay a penalty of $1,472 and has returned to compliance. The Facility is located on the Nez Perce Reservation an area with environmental justice concerns.

Defendants (1)

• Riverside Water and Sewer DistrictNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RIVERSIDE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT - WWTP

  HIGHWAY 12 (NEZ PERCE RESERVATION), OROFINO, ID, 83544

  Registry ID: 110010829238

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Riverside Water and Sewer Districtentered 2024-05-06

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $1,472

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2024-01-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-05-06NPDES Closed
• 2024-05-06Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-05-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-05-06Final Order Issued