why is DEQ taking an enforcement action?
DEQ takes enforcement actions and assesses civil penalties to create consistency and predictability in enforcement, to deter future noncompliance, and to eliminate economic incentives for not complying with environmental laws. In some cases, DEQ initiates and follows through with an enforcement action if the alleged violation has not been corrected within a reasonable period of time. DEQ may also initiate enforcement because of the importance of the requirement that was violated or if the violation created a threat to public health or the environment.
