EPA v. Hamburg Waterworks

Case summary

On June 10, 2024, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to Hamburg Waterworks (PWS ID# AR0000015). The AO was issued for failing to conduct a Risk and Resilience Assessment(RRA) of the PWS, failing to prepare or revise an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) that incorporates the findings of the RRA, and failing to submit the certifications of completion of the RRA and ERP to EPA by the specified deadlines. The AO requires the systems to certify to EPA within thirty (30) days the completion of the RRA and ERP and to provide written confirmation to EPA

Defendants (1)

• City of HamburgNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HAMBURG WATERWORKS

  305 E ADAMS ST,, HAMBURG, AR, 71646

  Registry ID: 110071642373

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1433 — Intentional Acts

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Hamburg Waterworksentered 2024-06-10

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-06-10Final Order Issued
• 2024-06-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-08-20Compliance Achieved
• 2024-08-28Enforcement Action Closed