EPA v. WAURIKA PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY

Case summary

On May 23, 2022, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order under its authority pursuant to Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to the Waurika Public Works Authority in the City of Waurika, Oklahoma. The AO was issued in response to violations of the SDWA, specifically, the Risk and Resilience Rule requirements. The AO requires the Waurika Public Works Authority 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 Waurika must respond to EPA Region 6 by June 10, 2022.

Defendants (1)

• City of WaurikaNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WAURIKA PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY

  122 SOUTH MAIN, WAURIKA, OK, 73573

  Registry ID: 110064839830

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• WAURIKA PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITYentered 2022-05-23

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-05-23Final Order Issued
• 2022-05-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-05-23Enforcement Action Closed