EPA v. City of Pearsall

Case summary

On May 9, 2022, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order under its authority pursuant to Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to the City of Pearsall Water System in the City of Pearsall, Texas. The AO was issued in response to violations of the SDWA, specifically, the Risk and Resilience Rule requirements. The AO requires the City of Pearsall water system to conduct a risk and resilience assessment (RRA) and revise or develop an emergency response plan (ERP) and certify to EPA that an RRA and ERP were conducted. The City of Pearsall must respond to EPA Region 6 by May 27, 2022.

Defendants (1)

• City of PearsallNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CITY OF PEARSALL

  215 S ASH ST, PEARSALL, TX, 78061

  Registry ID: 110002067968

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• City of Pearsallentered 2022-05-09

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-05-09Final Order Issued
• 2022-05-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-05-28Compliance Achieved
• 2025-05-08Enforcement Action Closed