Atlanta Settles Lawsuit with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Over Pollution from RM Clayton Water Reclamation Center
The City of Atlanta has settled a lawsuit with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper regarding unlawful pollutant discharges into the Chattahoochee River from the RM Clayton Water Reclamation Center. The lawsuit, filed in September 2023, claimed the city violated its wastewater discharge permit and the Clean Water Act. As part of the settlement, Atlanta committed to investing millions in facility upgrades, with ongoing repairs ensuring compliance with discharge regulations.
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The City of Atlanta has settled a lawsuit with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper concerning pollution discharged into the Chattahoochee River from the RM Clayton Water Reclamation Center. The environmental group filed the suit in September 2023, alleging unauthorized discharges of pollutants, including ammonia and harmful bacteria, due to poor facility management.
The settlement includes the city reaffirming its commitment to invest millions in upgrades and repairs. Many repairs have begun, and the facility's discharges are now compliant with regulations. The RM Clayton facility is the largest wastewater treatment plant in Atlanta, permitted to release up to 100 million gallons of treated wastewater daily.
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