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07-2023-0145Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2023· Region 07

EPA v. Silex PWS - SDWA 1414G2 AO For Compliance (PWS)

Final Order No Penalty

Case summary

Respondent had long term noncompliance of radium MCLs under SDWA and other findings as noted in EPAs 2023 inspection. SDWA Order requires compliance with the radium MCLs and interim provision of alternative drinking water to consumers served by the PWS until MCL compliance is achieved.

Defendants (1)

  • City of Silex MissouriNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

  • SILEX PWS

    14 N 1ST ST, SILEX, MO, 63377

    Registry ID: 110013030638

  • SILEX PWS

    14 N 1ST STREET, SILEX, MO, 63377

    Registry ID: 110013030638

Statutes cited

  • SDWA 1431-PWSEmergency Powers/PWS
  • SDWA 1412/1414National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Silex PWS - SDWA 1414G2 AO For Compliance (PWS)entered 2023-10-27

    Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2023-10-20Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2023-10-27Final Order Issued
  • 2024-01-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2025-07-25Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3603829409
Case number
07-2023-0145
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
07
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Emergency Powers/PWS

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 07-2023-0145 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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