AG Clark announced a settlement with Franklin Foods, Inc. over alleged violations at its dairy and soy processing facility in Enosburg Falls, Vermont. The State found Franklin Foods violated its pretreatment permit on numerous occasions over several years, including releasing untreated effluent to the Enosburg Falls wastewater treatment facility. To settle the alleged violations, Franklin Foods will pay a civil penalty of $265,000 and implement a corrective action plan and revised waste management plan. Franklin Foods has already made progress on corrective actions.

“I am pleased that Franklin Foods made a commitment to ensure proper treatment of dairy and soy waste products onsite. Vermonters take pride in our pristine lakes and rivers, and protecting surface waters from contamination is crucial to the health of our environment.” – AG Clark