EPA v. Ridgewood Water Department

Case summary

Respondent's groundwater wells have been found to be vulnerable to microbial contamination. Administrative Order requires Respondent to initiate a groundwater under the direct influence of surface water (GWUDI) re-evaluation, assess wells for vulnerability to microbial contamination and implement measures to protect public health. SDWA-02-2015-8029 includes a modified monitoring schedule, updated requirements for specific wells and supersedes SDWA-02-2015-8002. SDWA-02-2015-8002 considers injunctive relief. Respondent failed to comply with schedule outlined in Administrative Order SDWA-02-2015-8018.

Defendants (1)

• Ridgewood Water DepartmentNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• RIDGEWOOD WATER DEPARTMENT

  399 GODWIN AVENUE, MIDLAND PARK, NJ, 07432

  Registry ID: 110012892496

• RIDGEWOOD WATER

  NJ

  Registry ID: 110012892496

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations
• SDWA 1414G — PWS - Violation of 1414(g) AO

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Ridgewood Water Departmententered 2015-09-23

  Primary law: SDWA

  Federal penalty: $10,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2015-09-23Final Order Issued
• 2015-09-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-09-23Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-10-01Enforcement Action Data Entered