EPA v. Branch Funeral Home, LLC

Case summary

The above mentioned respondent at one time used a cesspool on site for disposal of industry specific waste fluids that may cause contamination of the aquifer underlying Suffolk County. In addition, respondent used this cesspool on site for disposal of untreated sanitary waste. Respondent is required to sample the cesspool to determine the extent of contamination if any, remediate any contamination found, close the cesspool and switch to an acceptable method of sanitary waste disposal. Industry specific wastes must continue to be disposed of via the store and haul method currently in place.

Defendants (1)

• Branch Funeral Home, LLC (SB)Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BRANCH FUNERAL HOME

  190 EAST MAIN STREET, SMITHTOWN, NY, 11787

  Registry ID: 110028193372

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1421 — UIC Regulations
• SDWA 1422/1423 — UIC Regulations Classes I - V

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Branch Funeral Home, LLCentered 2007-03-30

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2007-03-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2007-03-30Final Order Issued
• 2007-04-04Enforcement Action Data Entered