EPA v. City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa - J Avenue Water Treatment Plant CAA 113D1 Action For Penalty - 112(r) RM

Case summary

On February 25, 2025, the EPA conducted an inspection at Respondent?s facility, which is subject to the 40 CFR Part 68 Program 2 prevention requirements. Respondent was found in violation of these requirements, and also failed to ensure and document that the process is designed in compliance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices for chlorine users. The expedited settlement agreement requires compliance with these requirements.

Defendants (1)

• City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa - J Avenue Water TreatmNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• J AVENUE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

  761 J AVENUE NE, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52402-4519

  Registry ID: 110000521445

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa - J Avenue Water Treatment Plant CAA 113D1 Action For Penalty - 112(r) RMentered 2026-03-04

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $4,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2026-03-04Final Order Issued
• 2026-03-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-03-09Enforcement Action Closed
• 2026-03-30Enforcement Action Data Entered