Lima, Ohio – David Lloyd, former supervisor of the Allen County Sanitary Engineer Department, has been sentenced to probation and fined for falsifying reports related to wastewater treatment plants under his management. The case, stemming from a 1992 investigation by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), highlights a concerning breach of public trust and potential environmental risk.
According to court documents, Lloyd was responsible for overseeing the operation of several wastewater treatment facilities within Allen County. However, the EPA discovered discrepancies in the monthly operating reports submitted by Lloyd, indicating deliberate falsification of data. These reports are crucial for ensuring compliance with the Clean Water Act and protecting the area’s waterways from harmful pollutants.
On May 26, 1992, Lloyd was formally charged with five counts of violating the Clean Water Act, specifically 33 U.S.C. § 1319(c)(4). This section of the law addresses the falsification, concealment, or omission of information in any report or record required by the Act or any permit issued thereunder. The EPA’s investigation suggested the falsified reports concealed potential operational issues at the wastewater plants, potentially endangering water quality.
Facing the charges, Lloyd entered a guilty plea on June 2, 1992. The plea agreement acknowledged his responsibility in submitting inaccurate information to federal authorities. Prosecutors emphasized that accurate reporting is paramount to ensuring the effective functioning of wastewater treatment systems and safeguarding public health and the environment.
On August 11, 1992, Judge [Judge’s name not provided in source data] handed down the sentence: 12 months of probation on each of the five counts, to be served concurrently. As a condition of his probation, Lloyd was ordered to spend the first 180 days under home confinement, monitored by an electronic device. In addition to probation, Lloyd was fined a total of $6,318, comprising $1,000 per count, $1,318 in probation costs, and a $250 special assessment.
Key Facts
- Defendant: David Lloyd
- Location: Allen County, Ohio
- Year: 1992
- Statutes Violated: 33 U.S.C. § 1319(c)(4) – Falsifying reports under the Clean Water Act.
- Penalty: 12 months concurrent probation (180 days home confinement), $6,318 in fines and assessments.
- Role of Defendant: Supervisor of Allen County Sanitary Engineer Department
The case serves as a reminder that deliberate misreporting to environmental agencies carries significant legal consequences. The EPA continues to prioritize the enforcement of environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, to protect communities and ecosystems from pollution. The GrimyTimes will continue to follow environmental crime cases and report on developments as they occur.
Source: EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Database
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