EPA v. Bedrock Water System
Final Order No Penalty
Case summary
This Emergency Administrative Order is issued to the Blackfeet Utilities Commission for a loss of water pressure in the Bedrock Water System. EPA recognizes that vandalism, and not any negligence on the part of the Tribe, has created this condition. This order is intended to ensure that, as repairs are made to the Bedrock Water System and service is restored, the water reaching customers is safe to drink.
Defendants (1)
- Blackfeet Utilities CommissionNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
BEDROCK WATER SYSTEM
BLACKFEET INDIAN RESERVATION, BROWNING, MT, 59417
Registry ID: 110041884912
Statutes cited
- SDWA 1431-PWS — Emergency Powers/PWS
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Bedrock Water Systementered 2010-06-23
Primary law: SDWA
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2010-06-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2010-06-23Final Order Issued
- 2010-06-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2011-10-27Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 1800109918
- Case number
- 08-2010-0109
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 08
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Emergency Powers/PWS
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 08-2010-0109 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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