Wastewater Utilities Fear Suit Could Block Variances For CWA Compliance

Municipal wastewater utilities are urging a federal court to uphold EPA's approval of a general variance to Montana's numeric nutrient standards, arguing that if environmentalists are successful in their challenge to the agency's decision, it could prevent EPA from using variances as a compliance tool in any state. The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), which represents municipal wastewater utilities, says in an April 10 brief in the suit that if the environmentalists prevail, “the case will call...