EPA and DOJ Settlement Will Address Problems at Toa Alta Landfill

Summary:

The Municipality of Toa Alta has agreed to a settlement with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to address environmental and public health risks at its landfill in Puerto Rico. The settlement requires the municipality to manage contaminated liquid (leachate) in the southeast portion of the landfill and pay a $50,000 civil penalty for past violations. The agreement is subject to a 30-day public comment period and ultimately, a federal court judge's acceptance. The settlement aims to protect public health and the environment by ensuring proper management of leachate and addressing long-standing issues at the landfill.