Water Security & Public Health
River Watch vs. City of Covelo
Case Number: C-01 3737 JCS
Date filed: July 6, 2001
Background: Covelo's wastewater treatment plant discharges into Grist Creek, a tributary of the Eel River. Covelo has agreed to address water pollution and public health concerns and is working with River Watch. In this case legal counsel for River Watch is working on a pro bono basis with no attorney's fees and without seeking monetary penalties.
RW Action and Results: River Watch attained an enforceable legal Consent Decree whereby the community will comply with the Clean Water Act, including agreement to submit self- monitoring reports, and to reduce run-off from their waste disposal facilities to creeks and streams.