Albany fined by state for sewage violations
The city of Albany is on the hook for $3,900 for violating its wastewater permit by not treating sewage to safe levels. Albany failed to perform re...
The city of Albany is on the hook for $3,900 for violating its wastewater permit by not treating sewage to safe levels. Albany failed to perform required monitoring and exceeded pollution limits in its wastewater effluent, according to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. 'By exceeding effluent limits, you created a risk of harm to water quality and aquatic life,' a DEQ penalty notice to Albany states. The penalty notice, dated June 27, cites that the city's permit requires monitoring so DEQ and the public can determine whether the city stays under with pollution limits and operates in a manner that is protective of human health and the environment.