EPA v. Town of Baggs

Case summary

The Order addressed several violations identified from September 2021 to present. Violations include multiple Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) violations under the Disinfection Byproduct Rule for total trihalomethanes (TTHM) and haloacetic acid (HAA5) from 2021 to present, failure to monitor for TTHM and HAA5 during the 1Q 2023 monitoring period, and failure to report total coliform and chlorine residual results within 10 calendar days of the monthly monitoring period in November 2024 and February 2025. The Order requires the Respondent to submit a plan and schedule to bring the System into compliance with the TTHM and HAA5 MCLs and notify the public quarterly as long as the TTHM and HAA5 MCL violations persist. The Water Division provided the System extensive compliance assistance prior to the SDWA Enforcement Section initiating this enforcement action. The System serves approximately 400 individuals at least 60 days a year.

Defendants (1)

• Town of BaggsNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BAGGS, TOWN OF

  BAGGS, WY

  Registry ID: 110013034475

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Town of Baggsentered 2025-06-13

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2025-06-13Final Order Issued
• 2025-06-17Enforcement Action Data Entered