El Paso Water cleared of charges, $1.2M fine withdrawal in Frontera Wastewater Emergency case.

El Paso Water (EPWater) has been cleared of wrongdoing and will no longer face a $1.2 million fine related to the 2021 Frontera Wastewater Emergency. New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) withdrew all allegations after EPWater filed a lawsuit denying the charges and claiming the issue fell outside NMED's jurisdiction. As part of the settlement, EPWater will share information, documents, and materials related to the emergency with NMED.

August 09, 2024
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