EPA v. SMALL WORLD DAY CARE CENTER

Case summary

On August 24 and 25, 2026, the EPA Region 3 issued Unilateral Administrative Orders (UAOs) to 14 non-transient non-community water systems in Pennsylvania that failed to comply with the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act's (SDWA) Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). Pursuant to 40 C.F.R.141.84, community water systems (CWS) and non-transient non-community water systems (NTNCWS) were required to submit an initial service line inventory to the State by October 16, 2024. The EPA issued UAOs to those NTNCWS in Pennsylvania who failed to comply with these requirements. The EPA directly implements LCRR, but the EPA has notified the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) of the action against these facilities. This action aligns with the Administrator's Pillar #1 of the Powering the Great American Comeback: 8239; Clean Air, Land, and Water for Every American.

Defendants (1)

• SMALL WORLD DAY CARE CENTERNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SMALL WORLD DAY CARE CENTER

  PA

  Registry ID: 110051571642

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SMALL WORLD DAY CARE CENTERentered 2026-08-24

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2026-08-24Final Order Issued
• 2026-09-02Enforcement Action Data Entered