EPA v. LEADSVILLE PUBLIC SERVICES DISTRICT

Case summary

On November 2, 2023, Region 3 and Leadsville Public Services District ( Leadsville ) agreed to an Administrative Order on Consent ( AOC ). Leadsville is a public water system. The cited violations include (1) failure to maintain chlorine residual concentration; (2) failure to correct a significant deficiency found in sanitary surveys; and (3) failure to issue two public notifications. Leadsville agreed to (1) provide EPA and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources ( WVDHHR ) a Corrective Action Plan ( CAP ) for compliance with the AOC, including specific interim and final milestones for such plans; (2) collect the appropriate samples identified in the enhanced monitoring plan; and issue the required Public Notifications in the form, manner, and frequency required, pursuant to 40 C.F.R. Part 141 Subpart Q. The Facility is in an area of EJ concern. EPA has consulted with WVDHHR during the development of this action.

Defendants (1)

• LEADSVILLE PUBLIC SERVICES DISTRICTNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• LEADSVILLE PUBLIC SERVICES DISTRICT

  108 SECOND STREET, ELKINS, WV, 26241-3804

  Registry ID: 110010860700

• LEADSVILLE PSD

  108 SECOND STREET, ELKINS, WV, 26241-3804

  Registry ID: 110010860700

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1414C — PWS - Notice to Persons Served
• SDWA 1412 — Nat'l Drinking Water Compliance Schedule - Effective Date

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• LEADSVILLE PUBLIC SERVICES DISTRICTentered 2023-11-01

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2023-11-01Final Order Issued
• 2023-11-03Enforcement Action Data Entered