EPA v. South Central Water Association

Case summary

ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLIANCE ORDER: 8/22/2024 Proceeding pursuant to Section 1414(g) of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. ? 300g-3(g). During the inspection, the EPA inspection team requested that the Respondent produce its RRA and ERP, which it is required to maintain onsite pursuant to Section 1433(d) of the SDWA. While the Respondent was able to produce its RRA at the time of inspection, it could not produce its ERP, despite having certified completion of the ERP to the EPA. Furthermore, the Respondent has not provided a complete ERP to the EPA to date. Therefore, the EPA alleges that Respondent failed to comply with Sections 1433(b) of the SDWA, 42 U.S.C. ? 300i-2(b), by failing to develop and certify an ERP that incorporates the findings of the RRA.ORDER. Based on the foregoing FINDINGS, and pursuant to the authority of Section 1414(g) of the SDWA, 42 U.S.C. ? 300g-3(g), the EPA is issuing this Order, to place the Respondent on an enforceable schedule to comply with Section 1433 of the SDWA, 42 U.S.C. ? 300i-2. The EPA hereby ORDERS: Within 30 days of the Effective Date of this Order, Respondent shall develop an ERP which includes all of the requirements listed in Paragraph 9 of this Order. Within 30 days of the Effective Date of this Order, Respondent shall schedule a meeting with the EPA to present evidence of the completed ERP. At the time of the meeting and in the presence of EPA, Respondent shall also submit evidence supporting its certification of the completion of its ERP, as required by Section 1433(a) of the SDWA. Respondent also shall submit the certification electronically using the following link: https://www.epa.gov/waterresilience/how-certify-your-risk-and-resilience-assessment-or-emergency-response-plan.

Defendants (1)

• South Central Water AssociationNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SOUTH CENTRAL WATER ASSOCIATION

  14525 MIDWAY ROAD, TERRY, MS, 39170

  Registry ID: 110071846112

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1433 — Intentional Acts

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• South Central Water Associationentered 2024-08-22

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-08-22Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-08-22Final Order Issued
• 2024-09-26Enforcement Action Data Entered