Without a permit, Timberline Plywood Company discharges its untreated wastewater into Urban City's storm drainage pipes, which empty into Valley Creek. Under the Clean Water Act, this discharge is most likely

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The Clean Water Act prohibits the discharge of pollutants into navigable waters from any point source unless authorized by a permit. Timberline Plywood Company's actions of discharging untreated wastewater into storm drainage pipes that lead to Valley Creek without a permit is a violation of this act.

Without a Permit, Timberline Plywood Company Discharges Its Untreated Wastewater