Clean Water Act Violations: Lessons Learned

Recent Federal action against an oil and gas (O&G) company in West Virginia highlights the importance of being aware of Clean Water Act obligations during the O&G exploration and production process.
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"Who Pooped?" - Microbial Source Tracking

Fecal indicator bacteria contamination is a common problem for many surface-water bodies and drinking water systems. The Clean Water Act was passed in 1972, yet about 13% of US surface waters still don't meet water quality standards.  This is due in part to fecal material intruding our waterways from various point and non-point sources. Traditional fecal indicator bacteria analyses can't differentiate contaminant sources;h owever, new molecular identification tools are showing promise in this area.
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Ohio EPA Petitions to Assume Clean Water Act Section 404 Responsibilities

In September 2012, regulators and interested parties from across the nation were in Washington, DC for a House of Representatives hearing on the delegation of the Federal Clean Water Act Section 404 program to the States.  George Elmaraghy, P.E., Chief of Ohio EPA's Division of Surface Water, gave testimony in support of assumption of the 404 program by Ohio EPA.
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