IPG Photonics Corp. of Oxford Assessed $12,870 Penalty
For Violating Environmental Regulations

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $12,870 penalty against IPG Photonics Corporation of 50 Old Webster Road in Oxford for violating state air pollution control, hazardous waste, industrial wastewater, and groundwater regulations.

During a routine inspection conducted in May 2008, MassDEP found IPG Photonics was discharging industrial wastewaters to the ground and to its on-site sanitary septic system without the required permits. The company also failed to file certification statements to MassDEP concerning its use of emergency generators and industrial wastewater holding tanks. In addition, the company failed to keep adequate records with respect to its Air Quality Plan Approval, and up-to-date hazardous waste emergency information.

In a recently finalized consent order, the company agreed to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and pay the penalty. 

"This company had a number of violations, but the facility quickly returned to compliance when informed of the violations," said Martin Suuberg, director of MassDEP's Central Regional Office in Worcester.

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