IDOT cited for violation of storm water regulations for route 22/12 plan in Lake Zurich

No. 10-OPA26

Chicago (March 18, 2010) -- E.P.A. Region five issued a complaint and final order against the Illinois Department of Transportation for failure to comply with storm water rules for the Route 22/12 plan in Lake Zurich.

The complaint cited IDOT for violating water quality standards, failing to maintain proper erosion controls at the site, to conduct inspections and maintain proper records. IDOT has corrected the problems at the location and recently paid a penalty of $100,000.

"EPA worked with IDOT to correct erosion and sediment control problems on location and with the Village of Lake Zurich to clean and reroute a part of its storm sewer system," said Tinka Hyde, Region five water division director.

In an effort to protect our waterways, federal Clean Water Act requirements mandate practices to protect human health and the environment. By issuing complaints, E.P.A. is sending a message to construction location operators, public or private, that these regulations must be met.

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