The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a fine of $47,100 against APM Terminals Pacific Limited for violations of its storm water permit at its Port of Los Angeles facility. According to the EPA, between October 1, 2004 and January 17,

2008, APM Terminals Pacific Limited – one of the world’s largest
container terminal companies – reportedly discharged
industrial-activity storm water at its marine shipping container
terminal facility, a violation of Clean Water Act and the California
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
Polluted runoff is a major cause of water pollution, which can carry
pollutants from industrial sources, such as metals, oil and grease,
acidic wastewater, bacteria, trash, and other toxic pollutants into
nearby water sources.
The EPA requires industrial facilities to prevent water pollution by
complying with federal and state water pollution requirements.

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