EPA v. Bard College

Case summary

Violation of 40 C.F.R. Part 141, Subpart W, Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2ESWTR) for failure to conduct and report the results of source water monitoring required under 40 C.F.R. §141.701, as well as violation of 40 C.F.R. Part 141, Subpart U, Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (Stage 2 DBPR), by failing to submit a standard monitoring plan, system specific study plan, or 40/30 certification as required by the Initial Distribution System Evaluation requirements of the Stage 2 DBPR. Injunctive relief includes the cost of E. Coli sampling, laboratory analysis as well as the time spent by the operator preparing the Stage 2 plan.

Defendants (1)

• Bard CollegeNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BARD COLLEGE

  PO BOX 5000, ANNANDALE ON HUDSON, NY, 12504

  Registry ID: 110013081388

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Bard Collegeentered 2008-10-17

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2008-10-17Final Order Issued
• 2008-10-17Enforcement Action Closed
• 2008-10-23Enforcement Action Data Entered