United States v. 531.13 Acres of Land, Etc.
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
366 F.2d 915 (4th Cir. 1966)
Relevant factsFree
After the government condemned part of the mill's land to build a dam and reservoir, the previously Class C waste water the mill discharged into the adjoining stream would now flow into a reservoir designated for public recreational use, legally requiring only Class A discharge, so the mill spent roughly $50,000 upgrading its waste treatment and sought compensation for that cost as part of the condemnation.
IssueFree
Whether, if a government action prevents a mill from pumping waste water into a stream, the mill's owner is entitled to compensation.