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June 02, 2009
South Dakota Developer Fined for Clean Water Act Violations
The U.S. Department of Justice, acting for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has issued a consent decree against Zelmer, Inc. and Spencer Heights, LLC (Zelmer) for violations of the Clean Water Act, in Lincoln County, South Dakota.
Apparently, Zelmer neglected to implement a storm water management plan and filled up 3.29 acres of wetlands and the erosion resulted in additional sediment loading to a tributary of the Big Sioux River (pictured).
Under the terms of the consent decree, Zelmer must restore the impacted wetlands at the development site plus complete a wetlands creation project in nearby Turner County, at an estimated cost of $444,500. Additionally,the company must pay a fine of $25,000.
"These actions compromised water quality by failing to manage runoff and by filling important wetlands," said Diane Sipe, Director of EPA Region 8's Water Enforcement Program. "EPA is requiring Zelmer to prevent its construction operations from depositing sediment into nearby waters and to restore the impacted wetlands. We will continue to pursue actions against those who violate federal laws that protect South Dakota’s waters," as reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Posted by Stephen Betheil at June 2, 2009 02:38 PM
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