Following a report about a white slurry liquid flowing into the Hutchinson River from a nearby SRM Concrete plant in Westchester County, N.Y., the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) enforcement staff sprang into action.
Within two weeks, EPA inspected SRM Concrete and issued an order, outlining the company’s violations and providing potential solutions to stop further pollution. “EPA’s immediate response to this matter will ensure this facility understands its obligations under environmental regulations, prevent future discharges from this facility, and help assure that New Yorkers can enjoy access to clean water,” the agency stated in a May 1 release.
EPA Regional Administrator Michael Martucci noted: “This week marks my and the Trump Administration’s 100-day anniversary with EPA, and it’s work like this that I find most impressive. EPA’s dedicated career staff is working hard to deliver on the agency’s renewed promise to provide clean water for every American, and we thank the public for immediately flagging the issue for EPA.”
