EPA v. TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT 1

Case summary

On April 24, 2024, EPA issued a Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Administrative Order (Order) to the Tri-Town Water District located in Bridport, Vermont for its alleged failure to certify completion of its Emergency Response Plan required by the American Water Infrastructure Act by the December 31, 2021 compliance deadline under Section 1433(b) of SDWA. The Order requires the Water District to submit its certification within 30 days. EPA retains primary enforcement responsibility for Section 1433 of the SDWA but has communicated with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation on this matter.

Defendants (1)

• Tri Town Water DistrictNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT 1

  822 TRI TOWN RD, ADDISON, VT, 05491

  Registry ID: 110010911754

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1433 — Intentional Acts

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TRI TOWN WATER DISTRICT 1entered 2024-04-24

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-04-24Final Order Issued
• 2024-04-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-06-11Enforcement Action Data Entered