DES MOINES -- DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions. The following list summarizes recent enforcement actions.
Find the entire, original orders on DNR’s website at iowadnr.gov/EnforcementActions
Consent Orders
A consent order is issued as an alternative to issuing an administrative order. A consent order indicates that the DNR has voluntarily entered into a legally enforceable agreement with the other party.
Lee County
City of Keokuk
Comply with all applicable laws and all terms of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit and pay a $10,000 administrative penalty.
City of Keokuk
Comply with all applicable laws and all terms of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit; reserve $793,215.70 to fund upgrades and improvements to its pretreatment program; and pay a $10,000 administrative penalty.