Three years after a massive sewage spill at Los Angeles' Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, the city has agreed to spend over $20 million on improvements as part of a settlement with federal prosecutors.
The 2021 spill released millions of gallons of sewage into Santa Monica Bay, prompting an investigation by the EPA and federal prosecutors. The settlement alleges that the spill was due to inadequate staffing, training and maintenance at the facility, though the city has not admitted fault. In exchange for the city's compliance with the settlement, no further legal action will be taken.
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