With stormwater compliance now one of EPA’s top enforcement priorities, the fate of a Massachusetts company is a warning to all.
Revane Development Co. faces a $157,500 Clean Water Act penalty for failing to obtain a stormwater permit, which is required for any groundbreaking on an acre or more.
The company’s also being cited for repeatedly failing to control runoff from its 17-acre development project.
Runoff from the property contained a mix of soil, sediment, dirt, suspended solids, and residues of construction materials and wastes.
EPA cops started investigating after neighbors repeatedly complained about runoff that flooded their yards.
To control runoff, all companies must develop a written stormwater pollution prevention plan that identifies stormwater controls to be installed. The plans also identify best management practices a company will use to control and prevent release of stormwater runoff.
DIGGING DEEPER
The EPA reports that nearly 70% of all regulated facilities failed to meet some or all of the federal stormwater control requirements in 2007. To make sure you're okay, you're invited to check out the Executive Report: Stormwater - Ensure EPA Compliance and Avoid Common Pitfalls.
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