Environmental

A South Dakota property has an old septic system that has failed and is discharging into a nearby creek. This situation implicates:

AOnly private property rights between neighbors
BClean Water Act violations and potential state DENR enforcement✓ Correct
CCERCLA liability exclusively
DOnly local health department jurisdiction

Explanation

Discharge of sewage into waterways can violate the Clean Water Act and state water quality standards enforced by DENR. The property owner may face enforcement action and be required to repair or replace the septic system.

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