EPA v. Buckeye Water District - Ohio River | UAO

Case summary

The EPA is issuing Administrative Orders (AO or Order) to public water systems for failure to comply with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act. EPA Region 5 reviewed violation data provided by the States to issue warning emails to noncompliant systems in June through August of 2025. Following the warning emails, EPA Region 5 determined that issuing administrative orders is the most efficient mechanism to address remaining failures to meet LCRR and associated public notification requirements.

Defendants (1)

• Buckeye Water District - Ohio RiverNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - OHIO RIVER-BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT - WELLSVILLE

  42860 10TH STREET EXTENSION, WELLSVILLE, OH, 43968

  Registry ID: 110004716415

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Buckeye Water District - Ohio River | UAOentered 2025-09-04

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2025-09-04Final Order Issued
• 2025-10-14Enforcement Action Data Entered