Peconic Baykeeper, Inc. v. Suffolk County

09-0097-cv
No description
Final judgment
United States

Health/Food groups
Peconic Baykeeper
Public collectivities
No description

Civil court
Recognition of pollution and violation of federal law for spraying insecticides via helicopters and trucks.
Court Of Appeals (Second circuit), United States

March 30, 2010
Negative
County ’s dredging activities did not violate the Clean Water Act (CWA)

In order to prevent the spread of mosquitoes, the defendant sprayed insecticides (Anvil, Scourge) via helicopters and trucks, even though these products were not recommended by the manufacturer to treat water points, among others.