Sound Rivers’ own investigations paint a grim picture. Their tests in 2022 repeatedly detected murky waters in nearby creeks, a telltale sign of sediment pollution, shockingly exceeding North Carolina’s permissible levels by over 2,000% in one instance.
Berkshire Hathaway Water Pollution Suit : A Call for Justice and Restoration
In a bold move, Sound Rivers is urging the court to recognize Clayton’s actions as violations of the Clean Water Act and their water discharge permit. They seek hefty fines—nearly $65,000 for each violation per day—and demand immediate action to halt further breaches, clean up the affected waterways, and ensure compliance with water discharge norms.
Nicholas S. Torrey, representing Sound Rivers, articulates the urgency: “We amended our complaint because Clayton’s unlawful sediment pollution has continued and also extends to an additional waterway, Hurricane Creek. We’re asking the court to enforce the Clean Water Act to protect all these affected waters in Durham County, NC.”
