EPA v. PRASA Coabey Public Water System

Case summary

'40 CFR Subpart H requires public water system using a surface water source to install filtration, unless the system can meet the avoidance criteria outlined in 40 CFR Section 141.71(a)(b). On February 22, 2001 EPA issued an Administrative Order (AO) to the PRASA Coabey System (Respondent) for failure to comply with the filtration requirements of the SDWA. The AO required respondent to eliminate the Coabey public water system by January 15, 2002. On September 12, 2002, EPA issued this Complaint and Notice of Proposed Assessment of a Civil Penalty and Opportunity to Request a Hearing when the Respondent failed to comply with the AO.'

Defendants (1)

• PRASA Coabey Public Water SystemNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PRASA COABEY PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM

  CARR 144 KM 12.3, JAYUYA, PR, 00664

  Registry ID: 110010605425

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1414G3D — PWS Administrative Penalty Case Collection Action

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PRASA Coabey Public Water Systementered 2003-04-24

  Primary law: SDWA

  Federal penalty: $12,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2002-09-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2002-09-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2003-04-24Enforcement Action Closed
• 2003-04-24Final Order Issued