EPA v. City of Quincy Water Department Filtration Facility

Case summary

The facility failed to implement their Risk Management Program. Some of the more serious violations include: Not conducting a compliance audit, not addressing problems identified in the hazard review and not preparing written operating procedures as specified by the regulation. Thus EPA issued an Expedited Settlement Agreement on 12/21/2004. The penalty being sought is $1275.00

Defendants (1)

• City of Quincy Water Department Filtration FacilitNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (4)

• CITY OF QUINCY WATER DEPT. - FILTRATION FACILITY

  110 NORTH FRONT STREET, QUINCY, IL, 62301

  Registry ID: 110000532246

• CITY OF QUINCY WATER DEPT. - FILTRATION FACILITY

  110 NORTH FRONT STREET, QUINCY, IL, 62301

  Registry ID: 110000532246

• CITY OF QUINCY WATER DEPT. - FILTRATION FACILITY

  110 NORTH FRONT STREET, QUINCY, IL, 62301

  Registry ID: 110000532246

• CITY OF QUINCY WATER DEPT. - FILTRATION FACILITY

  110 NORTH FRONT STREET, QUINCY, IL, 62301

  Registry ID: 110000532246

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• City of Quincy Water Department Filtration Facilityentered 2005-01-26

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,275

Timeline (7 milestones)

• 2004-12-21Expedited Settlement Offered
• 2005-01-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2005-01-26Final Order Issued
• 2005-01-26Compliance Achieved
• 2005-01-28Enforcement Action Closed
• 2005-01-28Pipeline Closed
• 2005-02-16Enforcement Action Data Entered