DEQ fines Architectural Millwork Mfg. for stormwater violations
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has fined Architectural Millwork Manufacturing Co. $41,964 for violating conditions of its stormwater permit at its Cross Street facility.
Stormwater discharges from the facility have consistently exceeded statewide benchmark pollutant concentrations. As a result, the company is required to install and implement additional treatment measures. The violations mean harmful levels of industrial pollutants could enter the stormwater system and eventually the Willamette River, posing risks to aquatic life and threatening beneficial uses of the water.
Of the penalty, $33,964 represents the economic benefit the company gained by not installing treatment measures.
DEQ also cited the company, without penalty, for failing to conduct monitoring inspections and failing to provide an employee education and orientation process.
The company has until June 28 to appeal the penalty.
View the enforcement letter at: https://www.oregon.gov/deq/nr/061617millwork.pdf
Contact
Katherine Benenati, Western Region Public Affairs Specialist, Eugene, 541-686-7997, benenati.katherine@deq.state.or.us
