EPA v. Trenton Water Works

Case summary

Respondent exceeded the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for total trihalomethanes (TTHMs). Respondent determines combined filter effluent turbidity and the residual chlorine concentration entering the distribution system by conducting grab sampling. No evidence of public notification for the violations was available. The eye wash and showers in the area of chemicals failed to be working and the system failed to have day tanks for certain chemicals. The AO requires submission of 1) documentation related to the TTHM violation 2) an action plan for the correction of the violations identified and 3) public notification for failure to continuously monitor chlorine. Injunctive relief considers actions to address the TTHM MCL violation, correcting the failure to monitor and record using continuous monitoring equipment and address the showers and tanks.

Defendants (1)

• Trenton Water WorksNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• TRENTON WATER WORKS

  NJ RT 29, TRENTON, NJ, 08604

  Registry ID: 110000532406

• TRENTON WATER WORKS

  NJ RT 29, TRENTON, NJ, 08604

  Registry ID: 110000532406

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Trenton Water Worksentered 2013-07-17

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-07-17Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-07-17NPDES Closed
• 2013-07-17Final Order Issued
• 2013-08-20Enforcement Action Data Entered