EPA smacks repeat offender for more South Carolina environmental violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced action Thursday against a utility corporation whose companies have a legacy of sewage spills and green law violations across South Carolina.
Utilities Inc. was hit with a notice of violation for what authorities said were 27 sewage leaks in the Tega Cay-Rock Hill area during the past year. The leaks released nearly a half million gallons of raw sewage, the EPA said.
Thursday’s violation notice did not include any penalties, but suggested the possibility of fines if Utilities Inc. does not comply with a Feb. 3 state enforcement order to clean up its act in the suburban Charlotte region of South Carolina. The EPA said it would monitor for compliance with the order.
“Until they come into compliance, the company is still considered in violation of the law and subject to enforcement action, including penalties,” EPA spokeswoman Davina Marraccini said.
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