EPA v. Nowata Co RW & S Dist #1

Case summary

On March 19, 2026, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to Nowata Co RW & S Dist #1 (OK3005304) for failure to develop its initial service line inventory and submit it to the State by October 16, 2024. The AO requires the Respondent to complete and submit its initial service line inventory within thirty (30) days as well as complete a Tier 2 public notice and Tier 3 public notice within thirty (30) days and one (1) year respectively.

Defendants (1)

• Nowata Co RW & S Dist #1Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NOWATA CO RW & S DIST #1

  WANN, OK, 74083

  Registry ID: 110012842665

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Nowata Co RW & S Dist #1entered 2026-03-19

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2026-03-19Final Order Issued
• 2026-03-20Enforcement Action Data Entered