Ogden, Utah – David Rawson, the owner of Recycled Earth, a recycling center in Ogden, is facing charges for illegally dumping wastewater on his property without a permit. Officials discovered an unpermitted pipe system on the property meant to divert non-stormwater or liquid oil and gas-related wastewater that Rawson was accepting and dumping. Complaints about a noxious smell traced back to Recycled Earth prompted an investigation by the city and Department of Environmental Quality. A plug was installed to stop the wastewater from entering the water system, but it was compromised and leaking water. Recycled Earth was suspended from accessing the water system and ordered to submit a pollution prevention plan. The city issued compliance orders and penalties for the discharges, but there is no record of payment for a $1,000 citation. Rawson faces charges under the Water Quality Act, highlighting the importance of compliance with environmental regulations to protect water resources.
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