Federal Wastewater Penalties
What might you pay, should EPA inspect your facility and find you in violation of a federal wastewater reg? Here’s an easy-to-read chart outlining the federal penalties.
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| Prohibited Act | Penalties |
| Wastewater: Violations of rules and general requirements | Civil: 33 USC 1319(d): Up to $37,500 |
| Wastewater: Class I violation Section 309(g) | Administrative: 33 USC 1319(g)(2)(A): Up to $16,000 per day per violation, not to exceed $37,500 |
| Wastewater: Class II violation Section 309(g) | Administrative: 33 USC 1319(g)(2)(B): Up to $16,000 per violation per day, not to exceed $177,500 |
| Wastewater: Negligent wastewater discharge violations | Criminal: 33 USC 1319(c)(1)(B): Up to $25,000 per day per violation and/or up to 1 year’s imprisonment; penalties and prison time double for subsequent violations. |
| Wastewater: Knowingly committing a wastewater discharge violation | Criminal: 33 USC 1319 (c)(2)(B): Up to $50,000 per day per violation and/or up to 3 years’ imprisonment; fines and prison time double for any subsequent violations |
| Wastewater: Intentional violation, or risking life or bodily harm of another person from a wastewater discharge | Criminal: 33 USC 1319(c)(3)(A): Up to $250,000 and/or up to 15 years’ imprisonment; a convicted corporation or organization faces up to $1 million; fines and prison time double for sub- sequent violations |
| Wastewater: False statements concerning CWA documents | Criminal: 33 USC 1319(c)(4): Up to $10,000 and/or up to 2 years’ imprisonment; fine and prison time double for subsequent violations |
And that’s just what EPA might fine you. Most states have stricter penalties with higher fines!
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