The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office has announced settlements with two companies, All Steel Fabricating, Inc. and Williams Scotsman, Inc., over allegations of violating the Federal Clean Water Act. The companies will pay a total of $200,000 to fund local water quality improvement projects in North Grafton, West Bridgewater, and Salisbury.
The settlement with All Steel was filed on January 8, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. It addresses claims that the company discharged industrial stormwater from its North Grafton facility into Flint Pond without a permit. The decree mandates All Steel to obtain necessary permits and minimize pollution. They will also pay $25,000 each to Regional Environmental Council, Inc., Worcester Roots Project, Inc., and an additional $25,000 for legal fees.
Williams Scotsman’s settlement was filed on January 14, 2025. It resolves allegations of discharging stormwater from facilities in West Bridgewater and Salisbury into nearby wetlands without proper permits. WSI is required to comply with federal regulations and reduce pollution. They will contribute $30,000 to the Natural Resources Trust of Easton and $30,000 each to Essex County Greenbelt Association and Dream Network of Lawrence for environmental projects.
Stormwater pollution poses significant threats to water quality in Massachusetts under various Federal Clean Water Act permits. Industrial facilities must secure authorization for discharges and adhere to state laws.
This announcement is part of an ongoing civil enforcement initiative by the AGO’s Environmental Protection Division aimed at reducing pollution through enforcement actions since 2018. The division has achieved over 22 settlements totaling more than $2.1 million for environmental projects.
Assistant Attorney General Helen Yurchenco and Federal Enforcement Case Coordinator Muhammad Diallo managed this case within the AGO's Environmental Protection Division.