Oregon DEQ Imposes $3.2 Million Fine on Pacific Seafood for Water Pollution
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has fined Pacific Seafood $3.2 million for water pollution violations at three of its processing plants along the Oregon Coast. The fines are due to the discharge of fish parts, chlorine, oil, and grease into the Pacific Ocean and nearby rivers. The largest penalty, $2.9 million, is against the Charleston facility for failing to install a wastewater treatment system by the 2023 deadline. Pacific Seafood argues that DEQ's requirements are unreasonable, claiming that the standards are stricter than those for drinking water. The company has 20 days to appeal the enforcement orders. 
