Supreme Court to Hear San Francisco’s Challenge to EPA Water Pollution Regulation

EPA wastewater discharge permitting policies are so unfair that they are unlawful, the city argues.

People play in the water in San Francisco on June 11, 2019. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

The Supreme Court stated that it will hear San Francisco’s challenge to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) water pollution regulations on Oct. 16.

The July 26 announcement came as several water management agencies and local governments filed a brief with the nation’s highest court supporting San Francisco’s position in the case.