EPA v. Wellman, City of

Case summary

On February 19, 2014, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to the City of Wellman (Respondent) in Wellmand, TX. The AO was issued in response to violations of the fluoride maximum contaminant level (MCL). A construction schedule was submitted for installation of treatment for excess fluoride contamination, which was incorporated into an amended Administrative Order (AO), issued on November 22, 2016.

Defendants (1)

• City of WellmanNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CITY OF WELLMAN

  506 W 6TH, BROWNFIELD, TX, 79316

  Registry ID: 110013209615

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412 — Nat'l Drinking Water Compliance Schedule - Effective Date
• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Wellman, City ofentered 2016-11-22

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2016-11-22Final Order Issued
• 2016-12-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-12-18Enforcement Action Closed