EPA v. OGLALA RURAL WATER SYSTEM

Case summary

An emergency administrative order was issued to the Oglala Sioux Tribe as owner of the Northwest Housing Standing Pipe, part of the Oglala Sioux Rural Water System, after the EPA determined that conditions existed at the facility that may present an immenent and substantial endangerment to the health of persons served by the Oglala Rural Water System. The EPA made this determination based on a tank inspection report that identified contamination in the Northwest Housing Standpipe storage tank. [The Tribe was required to complete repairs of the tank, then disinfect the tank. No final cost of repairs and other required work is available.]

Defendants (1)

• OGLALA RURAL WATER SYSTEMNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OGLALA RURAL WATER SYSTEM PIPELINE

  OGLALA SIOUX RWS SYS, BOX 386, PINE RIDGE, SD, 57770

  Registry ID: 110064693835

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1431-PWS — Emergency Powers/PWS

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• OGLALA RURAL WATER SYSTEMentered 2015-06-24

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2015-06-24Final Order Issued
• 2015-09-01Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2016-01-15Enforcement Action Closed