EPA v. Wabbaseka Waterworks

Case summary

Recently, EPA was informed by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) that the Respondent failed to do the following: 1) collect and submit total coliform samples and submit monthly reports from October 2021 to present; 2) retain a certified operator; 3) address the Significant Deficiency of inadequate water operator license for the months of June 2021 to present; and 4) provide Public Notice of the Significant Deficiency (failure to retain a certified operator). Therefore, EPA is now ordering the Respondent to address the violations stated and provide public notification(s) for the violations stated and to submit a copy of the public notification(s) with an accompanied signed Certificate of Delivery to EPA and ADH through the issuance of this action.

Defendants (1)

• City of WabbasekaNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WABBASEKA, CITY OF

  PO BOX 141, WABBASEKA, AR, 721750000

  Registry ID: 110024985961

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Wabbaseka Waterworksentered 2022-02-17

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-02-17Final Order Issued
• 2022-02-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-03-24Compliance Achieved
• 2025-03-24Enforcement Action Closed