EPA v. BRATTLEBORO WATER DEPT - TREATMENT PLANT 2 - PLEASANT VALLEY RES

Case summary

On April 10, 2025, EPA issued an Administrative Order (Order) under Section 1414 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to the Brattleboro Water Department (Brattleboro) of Brattleboro, Vermont. The Order addresses Brattleboro's failure to complete a Risk and Resilience Assessment and an Emergency Response as required by Section 1433 of SDWA. The Order requires Brattleboro to complete and certify a Risk and Resilience Assessment within 60 calendar days and an Emergency Response Plan within 120 calendar 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)

• Brattleboro, VT Water DepartmentNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BRATTLEBORO WATER DEPT-TREATMENT PLANT 2 - PLEASANT VALLEY RES

  BRATTLEBORO, VT, 05301

  Registry ID: 110012827806

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BRATTLEBORO WATER DEPT - TREATMENT PLANT 2 - PLEASANT VALLEY RESentered 2025-04-10

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-04-10Final Order Issued
• 2025-04-17Enforcement Action Closed
• 2025-05-01Enforcement Action Data Entered