EPA Sticks to Water Cleanup Deal, No Changes Allowed
Published Date: 3/13/2025
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Summary
The EPA has decided not to cancel the agreement with Frederick Water about water cleanup rules. This means Frederick Water must keep following the current plan to protect clean water, with no changes or delays. Everyone can count on the rules staying the same, so clean water stays safe and sound.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Consent Agreement Remains Enforceable
The EPA denied the Petition to Set Aside the Consent Agreement and Proposed Final Order in the matter of Frederick- Winchester Service Authority and Frederick County Sanitation Authority (d/b/a Frederick Water), Docket No. CWA-03-2024-0036. That means Frederick Water must continue to follow the existing Clean Water Act consent agreement and cleanup plan, and the agency will not cancel or delay the agreement.
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