EPA v. Alta Community Pipeline

Case summary

EPA issued an Emergency Administrative Order in response to a potential imminent and substantial endangerment at Alta Community Pipeline public water system (System) located in Alta, Wyoming. The System has an E. coli maximum contaminant exceedance violation. The Order required the System to, among other things, issue a boil water advisory and public notice until notified by the EPA that this is no longer needed; provide an alternate source of water; submit a plan and schedule for any corrective actions identified to prevent bacteriological contamination of the system; and disinfect and flush the system. The System serves approximately 40 residents.

Defendants (1)

• Alta Community PipelineNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ALTA COMMUNITY PIPELINE

  350 WEST ALTA ROAD, ALTA, WY, 83414-4516

  Registry ID: 110010750044

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1431-PWS — Emergency Powers/PWS

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Alta Community Pipelineentered 2018-08-09

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2018-08-09Final Order Issued
• 2018-09-20Enforcement Action Closed
• 2018-09-27Enforcement Action Data Entered