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Case Study 8

Issue: The main issue in this case is whether BlueRidge Beverage Co. violated the
Clean Water Act by discharging wastewater with nitrate and phosphate levels
exceeding their permit levels exceeding their permit limits due to an unaccounted
production line expansion.
Rule: The Clean Water Act regulates the discharge of pollutants into U.S. waters
and sets quality standards for surface waters. Companies must adhere to discharge
permits that specify allowable pollutant levels. Violating these permits can result in
fines and legal action.
Application: BlueRidge’s recent plant expansion led to increased wastewater
discharge containing higher levels of nitrates and phosphates than permitted. The
EPA identified this as a violation because the company’s discharge permit did not
account for the changes brought by the new production line. The EPA has mandated
immediate compliance with the original permit levels, suggesting options like
upgrading treatment facilities or reducing production.
Conclusion: BlueRidge Beverage Co. is in violation of the Clean Water Act due to
non-compliance with its discharge permit. To avoid fines and legal consequences,
the company must take corrective actions within six months to reduce pollutant
levels in its wastewater discharge.

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