• CSPA Issues Notice of Intent to Sue Concrete and Aggregate Material Site in Colfax California

    On 20 September 2013, CSPA sent a Notice of Intent to Sue Hansen Brothers Enterprises in Colfax for violations of the federal Clean Water Act.  The Colfax facility used for the sale and storage of concrete and aggregate materials and the use, storage and maintenance of heavy machinery and construction equipment.  The notice letter alleges…

  • CSPA Settles Lawsuit Against Sonoma County for Illegal Discharges

    CSPA has settled a Clean Water Act lawsuit against Sonoma County for violations of the California General Industrial Stormwater Permit.  Sonoma County operates a 40-acre recycling facility and transfer station in Sonoma, California.  The facility discharges polluted stormwater into channels that flow into Champlin Creek, which flows into Sonoma Creek and thence San Pablo Bay…

  • CSPA Settles Complaint Against Shasta Lake Marina

    CSPA has settled a Clean Water Act complaint against Shasta Lake Resorts for violations of the California General Industrial Stormwater Permit.  Shasta Lake Resorts operates a marina on the shores of Shasta Lake.  The complaint alleged that the facility discharged polluted stormwater into the Shasta Lake, the Sacramento River and Delta. The settlement agreement obligates…

  • CSPA Settles Lawsuit Against Modesto Manufacturing Facility

    CSPA has settled a Clean Water Act lawsuit against Parker-Hannifin Corporation for violations of the California General Industrial Stormwater Permit.  Parker-Hannifin operates an 8-acre fuel filter manufacturing facility in Modesto California.  The lawsuit alleged that the Facility discharged polluted stormwater into the Tuolumne River. The settlement agreement obligates Parker-Hannifin to comply fully with the Clean…

  • CSPA Settles Lawsuit Against Rancho Cordova Auto Dismantler

    CSPA has settled a Clean Water Act lawsuit against Pick and Pull Auto Dismantling, Inc., for violations of the California General Industrial Stormwater Permit.  Pick and Pull operates an automobile dismantling and used auto parts facility in Rancho Cordova, California.  The lawsuit alleged that the facility discharged polluted stormwater into storm drains, Morrison Creek, the…