The Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, is facing penalties for violating the Clean Water Act after two major ruptures of its sewage system released millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Cos Cob Harbor.
On Oct. 14, 2005, and Dec. 16, 2008, the town’s Old Greenwich Common Force Main ruptured, releasing 14.5 million and 28 million gallons of raw sewage, respectively.
The ruptures, which occurred in the town’s wastewater collection system serving three major pump stations, led to allegations of Clean Water Act violations.
Under a settlement with the U.S. and the state of Connecticut, the town will pay a $200,000 penalty, split equally between the federal and state governments.
The agreement requires the town to replace the section of the force main that previously failed and evaluate the need to replace other sections. If another rupture occurs, the town must pay additional penalties and replace some or all of the older sections.
The settlement also mandates the town to develop a strategy for communicating with other entities to facilitate emergency repairs in the future.
The Town of Greenwich will pay a $200,000 penalty and rehabilitate its critical wastewater collection system under the settlement. The agreement will be lodged in federal district court in Hartford.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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