Citizen Suits brought pursuant to the federal Clean Water Act are an important tool for forcing polluters to comply with their permits and for requiring a government agency to adopt standards that ensure attainment of water quality standards generally.  Individuals who are particularly impacted by pollution may have “standing” to sue the polluter and/or the agency and may, in some instances, be entitled to recover their attorney fees in the action.  When a statutory remedy is not available, citizens may still find relief in various common law causes of action such as nuisance and trespass.  If you are being particularly affected by an industrial or agricultural polluter (discharging to air, water or land), contact Environmental Compliance and ask us to look into the matter.  We can help.