Chattahoochee Riverkeeper files lawsuit over muddy water coming from Columbus construction site

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: May 26, 2026

Words: 549

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper has filed a federal lawsuit against the owner and developer of an apartment complex in Columbus that alleges ongoing violations of the Clean Water Act.

The lawsuit, filed last week against Phenix City, Alabama-based developer SCorUSA and apartment complex Aspire at Old Guard in Columbus, alleges the companies failed to follow regulations intended to protect waterways from muddy stormwaters during the construction phase.

“The failure to implement and maintain basic …

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