EPA v. City of Opdyke West

Case summary

EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 1414(g) of the Safe Drinking Water Act to City of Opdyke West located in Levelland, Texas. The AO was issued in response to violations of the 40 C.F.R. Part 141.853 for failing to develop an approved RTCR site sampling plan and conduct monitoring per the approved plan. The AO requires City of Opdyke West to develop an RTCR site sampling plan and submit a copy of the plan to TCEQ for review and approval in accordance with 40 C.F.R. Part 141.853 within thirty (30) days.

Defendants (1)

• City of Opdyke WestNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CITY OF OPDYKE WEST

  TX

  Registry ID: 110013242525

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• City of Opdyke Westentered 2025-04-25

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2025-04-25Final Order Issued
• 2025-06-12Enforcement Action Data Entered