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Supreme Court Issues Decision in San Francisco’s Favor in Water Quality Permitting Case

San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) General Manager Dennis Herrera issued the following joint statement after the United States Supreme Court ruled in San Francisco’s favor today in City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency. The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision instructs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to follow the Clean Water Act (CWA) and issue clear water discharge permits that prevent water pollution before it occurs.