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Environmental

Dec. 7, 2010

Homebuilder Settles Water Violations

Beazer Homes USA Inc., one of the nation's largest home builders, agreed to pay $925,000 and change the way it manages stormwater runoff at construction sites in 21 states including California.


By Jason W. Armstrong


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Beazer Homes USA Inc., one of the nation's largest home builders, agreed to pay $925,000 and change the way it manages stormwater runoff at construction sites in 21 states including California.


The Atlanta-based builder settled claims with the Department of Justice accusing it of violating the federal Clean Water Act. In its suit, the government accused Beazer of failing to obtain permits u...

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