Georgia's Environmental Protection Division has issued an order fining Marnelle Mobile Home Park in Fayetteville $10,000 for water pollution violations.

Public comment on the order will be accepted through Jan. 19.

According to EPD northwest region manager Kappitola Williams, the neighborhood's water pollution control plant violated discharge limits for pH, as well as suspended solids and fecal coliform at least three times within 12 months to bring on the heavier than usual fine.

Such facilities are tested monthly, and are fined $250 for exceeding the limits once, she said. After three violations, the fine jumps to $10,000 and the company is required to hire an environmental engineer to audit the plant and submit a schedule of corrective actions.

Discharge from the plant is tested weekly during the correction period, and any violation during that period brings an additional $500 fine, said Williams.

To comment, write to Williams at Environmental Protection Division, 4244 international Parkway, Suite 114, Atlanta 30354.

— Dave Hamrick