EPA v. SALEM WATER TREATMENT PLANT - APO/CAFO
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
The Salem Water Treatment Plant uses chlorine to disinfect drinking water prior to distribution in the City of Salem's water distribution system. In its 2020 updated registration, Salem stated its maximum quantity to be 8,000 pounds. During an August 2021, inspection, EPA found 38 violations of the Chemical Accident Prevention Program in 409 C.F.R. Part 68. In August 2023, Salem WTP representatives reduced the amount of chlorine on site below the regulatory threshold of 2,500 pounds and has implemented a procedure to remain below 2,500 pounds.
Defendants (1)
- SALEM WATER TREATMENT PLANTNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (2)
SALEM WATER TREATMENT PLANT
SPILLWAY ROAD, SALEM, IL, 62881
Registry ID: 110000715913
SALEM WATER TREATMENT PLANT
SPILLWAY ROAD, SALEM, IL, 62881
Registry ID: 110000715913
Statutes cited
- CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Enforcement conclusions (1)
SALEM WATER TREATMENT PLANT - APO/CAFOentered 2023-12-12
Primary law: CAA
Federal penalty: $24,275
Timeline (5 milestones)
- 2023-12-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2023-12-12Air Resolved
- 2023-12-12Enforcement Action Closed
- 2023-12-12Final Order Issued
- 2023-12-18Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3603812314
- Case number
- 05-2024-5008
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 05
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 05-2024-5008 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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