EPA v. Southwest Airlines

Case summary

This action is to address noncompliance with the monitoring, reporting, and public notification requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act and the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. The orders will require monitoring of every aircraft in the operating fleet, regular disinfection of such aircraft and water transfer equipment, notification when required, and corrective action when required. The injunctive relief estimated costs only account for the analytical costs for the first year of monitoring under the order. The injunctive relief estimated costs only account for the analytical costs for the first year of monitoring under the order.

Defendants (1)

• Southwest AirlinesNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

  2702 LOVE FIELD DRIVE, HDQ-1SE, DALLAS, TX, 75235

  Registry ID: 110028101596

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412 — Nat'l Drinking Water Compliance Schedule - Effective Date

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Southwest Airlinesentered 2006-01-11

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2006-01-11Final Order Issued
• 2006-02-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-10-19Enforcement Action Closed