Richmond has agreed to a $336,000 fine due to the release of inadequately treated sewage into the San Francisco Bay for over a year. The violations occurred 112 times between July 2022 and December 2023, with the plant exceeding pollution standards significantly. $168,000 of the fine will be allocated for environmental education for children, while the other half will support cleanup projects. Experts emphasize that such exceedances can have cumulative harmful effects on the environment, reinforcing the importance of strict pollution control standards.
Each violation cost the city $3,000, according to a settlement agreement between the city and water district.
The Richmond plant exceeded permitted standards by 4% to more than 300% over the 17-month period.
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