Seven East Bay Communities, Municipal Utility District to Repair Systems, Pay Civil Penalties
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2014. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a Clean Water Act settlement requiring the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) and seven East Bay communities to conduct extensive system repairs aimed at eliminating millions of gallons of sewage discharges into San Francisco Bay. Under today’s agreement, EBMUD and the communities will assess and upgrade their 1,500 mile-long sewer…
