EPA Pursues Storm Water Enforcement

Hillside erosion is apparent in this aerial view taken over Pocatello, Idaho. EPA inspectors completed an enforcement operation here last year.
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The EPA has finished an enforcement push in Idaho that resulted in fines ranging from $4,000 to $14,500 related to runoff from construction sites. Inspectors could be moving on to your job site soon. This past spring, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted storm water inspections at construction sites around Pocatello, Idaho.

EPA inspectors observed evidence of violations at all of the sites inspected, ranging from minor paperwork issues to failure to properly design, install and maintain storm water controls. Of particular concern were the large developments around Pocatello that lacked established vegetation to stabilize disturbed slopes. Erosion channels were evident on many slopes.

Source: EPA