EPA v. New York City Department of Environmental Protection

Case summary

This Administrative Order was issued to establish an enforceable schedule to achieve compliance with the requirements of the SDWA and Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (40 C.F.R. Part 141, Subpart W). 1. This Order establishes a schedule for New York City's Catskill/Delaware System to comply with the requirement for covering uncovered finished water storage facilities, set forth at 40 C.F.R. Part 141, Subpart W (Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule), and serves as a State-approved schedule under 40 C.F.R. Part 141.714. The injunctive relief is based on cost estimates provided by NYCDEP in August 2009 to design and build a concrete cover for the Hillview Reservoir.

Defendants (1)

• New York City Dept. of Environmental ProtectionNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• NYC DEP KENSICO RESERVOIR

  20 WESTLAKE DR, VALHALLA, NY, 10595

  Registry ID: 110013271547

• HILLVIEW RESERVOIR

  100 CENTRAL PARK AVENUE, YONKERS, NY, 10704

  Registry ID: 110008034180

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• New York City Department of Environmental Protectionentered 2010-05-24

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-05-24Final Order Issued
• 2010-05-24Enforcement Action Closed
• 2010-06-02Enforcement Action Data Entered