SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) – An environmental advocate is suing Union Pacific Railroad Company, claiming it is in violation of the Clean Water Act.
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance filed suit Oct. 7 in Seattle federal court, alleging the company has exceeded the limitations in its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit at its Seattle facility.
“Soundkeeper’s members are reasonably concerned about the effects of discharges of pollutants, including stormwater from Defendant’s facility, on aquatic species and wildlife that Plaintiff’s members observe, study and enjoy,” the suit says.
“Soundkeeper’s members are further concerned about the effect of discharges from Defendant’s facility on human health.”
PSA is concerned about stormwater discharges into the Duwamish River. It also says Union Pacific has failed to adequately report them.