Elmore Gravel Firm Settles Water Pollution Cleanup Lawsuit
Published Date: 1/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The government is taking Elmore Sand & Gravel, Inc. to court for polluting U.S. waters without permission. The company must fix the damage by cleaning up, managing waste, and protecting the environment. People have 30 days to share their thoughts before the deal is final.
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Court-Ordered Cleanup for Polluter
The United States filed a proposed Consent Decree on January 17, 2025 against Elmore Sand & Gravel, Inc. for discharging pollutants without authorization under Section 309 of the Clean Water Act. The Decree requires the company to perform mandatory actions including stabilization, remediation, wastewater management, enhancement, mitigation, and preservation measures to fix the pollution.
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