Summary: The South River Watershed Alliance, Inc., a nonprofit corporation based in Georgia, has initiated legal proceedings against the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Police Foundation, Inc. (APF). The lawsuit pertains to alleged infringements of the Clean Water Act and Georgia's water quality standards, specifically in relation to the construction of the Atlanta Training Facility on the Old Atlanta Prison Farm site. This project, managed by APF's Alan Williams, was sanctioned by the City of Atlanta. The plaintiff contends that the defendants neglected to adhere to the stipulations of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. This permit necessitates a site-specific Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution Control Plan, along with the implementation of best management practices for erosion control. The defendants are charged with commencing land-disturbing activities prior to the establishment of mandatory sediment storage basins, resulting in sediment discharge into a tributary that feeds into Intrenchment Creek. Intrenchment Creek, a designated habitat for fishing and the propagation of aquatic life, has reportedly experienced habitat degradation due to the sediment discharge. The plaintiff asserts that the sediment influx into the creek had already surpassed the annual limits established by the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) in the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Evaluations, even before the site was cleared. The lawsuit aims to secure a judgment that finds the defendants guilty of violating the Clean Water Act and the general permit. It also seeks injunctive relief to halt further sediment discharge and any other relief deemed just and appropriate. Additionally, the plaintiff is seeking to prevent the defendants from discharging stormwater that could potentially disrupt Intrenchment Creek's designated use.