EPA v. GRANITE HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION - ESA (CWA NPDES)

Case summary

On August 25, 2025, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement resolving CWA violations of the state of Washington's Construction Stormwater General Permit by Granite Three, LLC at its subdivision site in Washougal, Washington. Alleged violations included failure to maintain best management practices and stormwater controls and failure to include all information in routine site inspection reports as required by the permit. This enforcement action stands to reduce 25,541 pounds of stormwater sediment discharged into the Washougal River. The Respondent agreed to pay a penalty of $3,000 and has returned to compliance.

Defendants (1)

• GRANITE THREE, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GRANITE HIGHLANDS

  UNSPECIFIED, WASHOUGAL, WA, 98671

  Registry ID: 110070116196

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GRANITE HIGHLAND SUBDIVISION - ESA (CWA NPDES)entered 2025-08-25

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $3,000

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2025-05-27Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-08-25Final Order Issued
• 2025-08-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-09-12NPDES Closed
• 2025-09-12Enforcement Action Closed