EPA v. Camp Buffalo Bill

Case summary

Emergency Administrative Order issued to the Adventure West Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America, re: Camp Buffalo Bill public water system. Following recent flooding, a violation of the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for E. coli occurred when a routine, 3 repeat, and a triggered source sample all tested positive for E coli. These conditions presented an imminent and substantial endangerment to human health. E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicate that the water may have been contaminated with human or animal wastes which can cause short-term health effects.

Defendants (1)

• Adventure West Council, Inc, Boy Scouts of AmericaNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CAMP BUFFALO BILL-CHLORINATOR

  3919 CASPER MOUNTAIN ROAD, CASPER, WY, 82601

  Registry ID: 110050882933

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1431-PWS — Emergency Powers/PWS

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Camp Buffalo Billentered 2022-06-22

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-06-22Final Order Issued
• 2022-07-15Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-09-02Enforcement Action Closed