New York AG Secured Settlement with Cement Manufacturer over Water Pollution Issues

New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a settlement with cement manufacturer Holcim Inc. over discharges of toxic pollutants from the company’s cement plant in Ravena, New York, into tributaries of the Hudson River. Under the terms of the settlement, the company was required to pay $850,000 in penalties, a portion of which was dedicated towards pollution abatement projects to protect the Hudson River. The company was also be required to retrofit its facility and modify its operation to eliminate future discharges and reach compliance with the federal Clean Water Act and the state’s Environmental Conservation Law.

• Documents: SettlementNY Press Release
• Document Type: Press Releases/Statements Settlements
• States: New York
• Issues: Clean Water Act Natural Resources Oceans and Water Policy Public Health Public Lands & Wildlife Toxics Water Water Pollution
• Era: Non-Federal
• Action Type: Environmental Enforcement Litigation