EPA v. Homer Water System

Case summary

EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AOs) under its authority pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to Homer Water System (PWS ID#: LA1027003). 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 system to certify to EPA within thirty (30) days the completion of the RRA and ERP and to provide written confirmation to EPA. RRA was certified on 4/28/25. and ERP was certified 6/17/25.

Defendants (1)

• Town of HomerNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HOMER WATER SYSTEM

  400 E. MAIN STREET, HOMER, LA, 71040

  Registry ID: 110011151127

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1433 — Intentional Acts

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Homer Water Systementered 2024-04-25

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-04-25Final Order Issued
• 2024-04-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-06-17Compliance Achieved
• 2025-07-11Enforcement Action Closed