EPA v. Town of St. Joseph Water System

Case summary

On September 29, 2016, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to St Joseph Water System (Respondent) located in St Joseph, Louisiana requiring the respondent to correct significant deficiencies within 30 days or submit a schedule as to when the significant deficiencies would be completed. The AO was issued in response to violations of the Ground Water Rule. On January 24, 2017 the Respondent submitted a construction schedule to correct the significant deficiencies. On March 3, 2017 EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to SDWA to the Respondent incorporating the construction schedule.

Defendants (1)

• Mayor Elvadus FieldsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TOWN OF ST. JOSEPH WATER SYSTEM

  PO BOX 217, ST. JOSEPH, LA, 71366

  Registry ID: 110069994178

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Town of St. Joseph Water Systementered 2017-03-03

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2017-03-03Final Order Issued
• 2017-03-09Enforcement Action Data Entered