EPA v. Fairview Water and Sewer District

Case summary

The Fairview Water and Sewer District Public Water System was without water due to a pump failure, and the EPA issued an Emergency Administrative Order on July 31, 2018, because Loss of pressure in a drinking water distribution system may cause backsiphonage, which can allow disease causing organisms to enter the distribution system. The Order requires the System to, among other things, provide an alternative source of water and the posting of a boil water advisory; identify the cause of the pump failure; replace or repair the pump; disinfect and flush the system after making repairs; and keep the boil advisory in effect until notified in writing by EPA. The System has approximately 80 service connections used by year-round residents and regularly serves an average of approximately 230 year-round residents.

Defendants (1)

• Fairview Water and Sewer DistrictNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FAIRVIEW WATER & SEWER DISTRICT

  PO BOX 40, AFTON, WY, 83110

  Registry ID: 110013032850

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1431-PWS — Emergency Powers/PWS

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Fairview Water and Sewer Districtentered 2018-07-31

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2018-07-31Final Order Issued
• 2018-08-22Enforcement Action Closed
• 2018-09-27Enforcement Action Data Entered