EPA v. NORTH GREENE UTILITIES, INC.

Case summary

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 - ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLIANCE ORDER ON CONSENT On June 5, 2023, representatives of the EPA completed an onsite inspection of the System pursuant to its authority under Section 1445(b)(l) of the SDWA, 42 U.S.C. ? 300j-4(b)(l). TDEC representatives participated alongside the EPA. The inspection report was sent to the Respondent on July 5, 2023. On August 14, 2023, the EPA issued a Notice of Noncompliance (NONC) to Respondent, pursuant to Section 1414(a)(l)(A) of the SDWA, 42 U.S.C. ? 300g-3(a)(l)(A), to allow Respondent time to review their potential noncompliance and schedule a show-cause meeting to discuss their compliance status. On August 30, 2023, the EPA held a show-cause meeting with Respondent to discuss noncompliance. During the show-cause, the EPA requested that the Respondent provide a narrative response with an update to the System's compliance with the SDWA, NPDWRs, and TPDWRs. EPA asked that the narrative response and supporting documentation be submitted to the EPA by September 15, 2023. On September 14, 2023, System staff contacted the EPA to provide a progress update on their response and requested a response deadline extension to September 22, 2023. On September 18, 2023, the EPA met with IDEC staff to discuss the Respondent's progress based on their narrative response to EPA and determine next steps. At this time, IDEC requested the EPA take the lead on any enforcement action required to address noncompliance identified during the June 5, 2023, compliance inspection. As of the Effective Date of this AOC, the Respondent has still not provided the EPA with the narrative response containing an update to the System's compliance with the SDWA, NPDWRs, and TPDWRs which the EPA requested at the August 30, 2023, show-cause meeting. The specific noncompliance and the allegations detailed in the Notice of Noncompliance sent on August 14, 2023, are detailed more fully below, where such alleged noncompliance has not been resolved as of the Effective Date of this AOC and/or where the EPA believes additional compliance measures are required at this time to address such noncompliance. Pine Grove - Tank premises were not mowed, adjacent tree branches extended to the top of the tank, and the level indicator on the tank was not functioning properly. Golf Course - Tank premises not mowed. A 2019 tank inspection report conducted by a professional engineer noted lead paint on the interior and exterior of the tank and recommended abatement and repainting. The abatement and repainting have not been completed by the system. Hawkins Lane - Premises not mowed. Vines growing on tank. Mosheim - Screen in overflow was not in place.

Defendants (1)

• NORTH GREENE UTILITIES, INC.Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NORTH GREENE UTILITIES INCORPORATED

  5545 OLD BAILEYTON RD, GREENEVILLE, TN, 37745

  Registry ID: 110012855286

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1414G — PWS - Violation of 1414(g) AO

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• NORTH GREENE UTILITIES, INC.entered 2024-02-14

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2024-02-14Final Order Issued
• 2024-04-08Enforcement Action Data Entered