Ogema Wastewater Facility Section 401 Water Quality Certification
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EPA Region 5 has issued a Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the Ogema Wastewater Facility. Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires certification that any discharge into waters of the United States complies with applicable state water quality standards. The certification confirms the facility's proposed discharge meets federal environmental requirements.
What changed
EPA Region 5 issued a Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the Ogema Wastewater Facility located in the Ogema area. Section 401 of the Clean Water Act requires that any applicant for a federal license or permit to discharge into navigable waters must obtain certification from the state or EPA that the discharge will comply with applicable water quality standards. This certification represents EPA's determination that the facility's wastewater discharge meets federal environmental requirements.
For the Ogema Wastewater Facility operator, this certification is a prerequisite for obtaining or maintaining any federal permit authorizing wastewater discharges. The facility must comply with any conditions specified in the certification to maintain its authorized discharge status. Violations of certification conditions may result in enforcement action under the Clean Water Act.
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