It’s time to pay extra attention to environmental requirements. 
 
What happens when funds are limited for POTW operating expenses and the feds are pushing local authorities to ramp up compliance and enforcement? Sludge isn’t the only thing that runs downhill.
 
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has already suggested that local municipal NPDES permit holders increase fees on industrial users to pay for the operation of their compliance and enforcement programs. We can expect that minor violations may no longer get off with just a warning. If you’re paying a surcharge on BOD or other ...