EPA v. WESTERLY WATER DEPARTMENT

Case summary

On April 24, 2024, EPA issued a Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Administrative Order (Order) to the Westerly Water Department located in Westerly, Rhode Island for its alleged failure to certify completion of its Emergency Response Plan required by the American Water Infrastructure Act by December 31, 2021 under Section 1433(b) of SDWA. The Order requires the Water Department to submit its certification within 30 days. EPA retains primary enforcement responsibility for Section 1433 of the SDWA but has communicated with the Rhode Island Department of Health on this matter. Parts of the Water Department's distribution system are located in areas of environmental justice concern.

Defendants (1)

• Westerly Water DepartmentNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WESTERLY WATER DEPARTMENT

  68 WHITE ROCK RD, WESTERLY, RI, 02891

  Registry ID: 110012958781

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1433 — Intentional Acts

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• WESTERLY WATER DEPARTMENTentered 2024-04-24

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-04-24Final Order Issued
• 2024-04-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-07-10Enforcement Action Data Entered