April 24, 2020
Fred Andes is a partner with Barnes & Thornburg and the leader of the firm’s water team. In this episode Fred explains the County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund, a U.S. Supreme Court case involving pollution discharges under the Clean Water Act, specifically whether pollution from a point of discharge into a groundwater source that can potentially reach navigable waterways must be regulated. He discusses the 6-3 decision, in which the Court ruled that such discharges into groundwater sources may potentially require permits as they may be the “functional equivalent of a direct discharge.” Fred also talks about potential implications of the ruling and specifically what it may mean for the wastewater sector.
Episode #137
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