On July 9, 2019, Region 1 reached a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) with SUEZ Water Environmental Services Inc. for a violation of the Clean Air Act's General Duty Clause (GDC), specifically of the GDC's requirement to prevent chemical releases by designing and maintaining a safe facility. The company operates the Springfield Wastewater Treatment Facility, which uses chlorine, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, methanol, and potassium permanganate. The CAFO alleges that the company violated the GDC by storing incompatible chemicals and materials together in a manner that risked fire or toxic releases. The CAFO requires payment of a $20,900 penalty. The General Duty Clause is not delegated to any New England state, but EPA will provide a copy of the CAFO to state and local officials.