Region 10 Settles with City of Council (Council, ID) for CWA Violations
On August 16, 2018, Region 10 filed a consent agreement and final order resolving violations of the Clean Water Act by City of Council, Council, Idaho. Respondent, which operates a wastewater treatment facility, discharged pollutants to waters of the U.S. exceeding its NPDES permit limits for BOD and TSS. The city is now on a track towards full compliance and doing so will improve the water quality of the receiving waters. The city agreed to pay a penalty of $15,000. Contacts: Clarke Thurmon, (206) 553-2585; Chae Park, (206) 553-1441.