EPA v. Santee Sioux Nation Public Water Supply SDWA 1431 AO For Imm. Hazard
Final Order No Penalty
Case summary
SDWA 1431 Emergency Order on Consent entered into between the EPA and Respondent to address a potential imminent and substantial endangerment situation involving acute contaminants including, but not limited to total coliform and E. coli identified in the public water system. The Order establishes criteria to ensure Respondent addresses the situation and achieves compliance with the Ground Water Rule of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Defendants (1)
- Santee Sioux NationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
SANTEE SIOUX TRIBE OF NEBRASKA-TREATMENT PLANT AT WELL HOUSE 801
415 FRAZIER AVE SUITE 2, NIOBRARA, NE, 68760
Registry ID: 110012919235
Statutes cited
- SDWA 1431-PWS — Emergency Powers/PWS
- SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Santee Sioux Nation Public Water Supply SDWA 1431 AO For Imm. Hazardentered 2025-09-26
Primary law: SDWA
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2025-09-26Final Order Issued
- 2025-09-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2025-09-30Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2026-06-01Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3604561247
- Case number
- 07-2025-0238
- 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 07-2025-0238 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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