#clean-water-act

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SFGATE
1 month ago
San Francisco

Local watchdog alleges SF is discharging sewage, trash into area water

San Francisco Baykeeper plans to sue over violations of the Clean Water Act due to sewage runoff into bodies of water.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission disputes claims, stating they treat most stormwater before discharge into water bodies. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

Raw sewage in creeks? Sunnyvale and Mountain View argue in court the Clean Water Act should not apply to them

The cities of Sunnyvale and Mountain View are facing criticism for their tactics in a court case where their lawyers argued against protecting major Bay Area creeks from pollution under the Clean Water Act.
Environmentalists are disappointed and believe that the cities should be better stewards of the streams and creeks they are responsible for protecting. [ more ]
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