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FISCAL YEAR: 2023
1. PRINCIPAL DEFENDANT: Electron Hydro
Washington 22-1-00044
Washington 22-1-00044
2. DEFENDANT: Thom Fischer
Washington 22-1-00044
Washington 22-1-00044
Electron Hydro operates a hydroelectric dam on the Puyallup River. In late July 2020, Fischer allowed its workers to place artificial turf and crumb rubber that contain toxic chemicals into the riverbed. Workers then diverted the river, which ripped the liner and caused toxic debris to flow into the Puyallup River for two weeks. Charges against the company included violations of the state’s Water Pollution Control Act, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Code, Shoreline Management Act and Pierce County Code.
May 5, 2023
Electron Hydro was sentenced to a $250,000 criminal fine and $745,000 in restitution. Fischer was sentenced to a $5,000 criminal fine and 24 months of supervised release.
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