Find out how The Garden Law Firm can help you today!
Kevin is on the Board of the National Forest Recreation Association. He has appeared before numerous federal district courts in litigation of government claims and federal land management issues. Contact Kevin to find out how he can help you.
Contact Kevin Today
Local Water District Sues NPS For Arsenic Contamination
Your Government counsel.™
A water district located just outside Yellowstone National Park recently filed a lawsuit against the National Park Service alleging that high levels of arsenic had gotten into its facilities from the Park. In making preparations to remove the sludge in its facilities in the normal course of operations, the Gardiner-Park County Water and Sewer District discovered that arsenic was entering its facility from the Park itself. The source was likely leaking pipes or manholes inside the Park. The water district was advised to resolve the arsenic contamination prior to removing the sludge. At that point, the water district advised NPS of the arsenic pollution coming from the Park and requested that NPS locate and repair the areas causing the problem. NPS did not respond to the water district’s letter.
Nine months later, the water district sent a second letter advising NPS that the problem had gotten even worse. Again, NPS did not respond to the district’s letter. The water district then initiated discussions with NPS, which at that point acknowledged that high levels of arsenic were flowing from the Park. NPS asserted that it was responsible for the damages caused by the arsenic. NPS allegedly agreed that it would make a substantial financial contribution to the water district’s repair efforts, but did not commit to any specific amounts and stated that it would not have funding until 2020. In addition, NPS did not identify how it would correct the ongoing problem.
Share this post
Subscribe to the mailing list
Find out how The Garden Law Firm can help you today!
Temporary Reprieve From Wildfire Insurance Coverage For Forest Service Campground and Day Use Permits
The US Forest Service recently issued a letter asking Regional Foresters to consider requests from holders of campground and day use permits for a one
Forest Service Cancels Campground Prospectus After Erroneously Listing It As A Small Business Set-Aside
The Forest Service recently decided to withdraw a prospectus for a campground permit after the agency had “mistakenly marked” the prospectus as a small business
Forest Service Revises Solicitation For Helicopter Wildfire Support In Light Of Protest
The Forest Service recently cancelled a solicitation for helicopter wildfire support and agreed to review its documentation justifying its proposed evaluation method in light of
Categories
Archives