EPA v. Park Garden Estates Public Water System

Case summary

On November 21, Region 8 issued an Administrative Order (Order) under section 1414 of the SDWA to Park Garden Estates Homeowner's Association (Respondent) based on a determination that the Park Garden Estates Public Water System (System) of Cascade County, Montana violated EPA's National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. The Order addressed the water system's failure to develop and submit a Lead Service Line Inventory by October 16, 2024; failure to notify customers of any lead service lines, galvanized service lines, or unknown service lines; and failure to make the Lead Service Line Inventory publicly available. The Order requires the Respondents to develop and submit a Lead Service Line Inventory; notify customers served by lead, galvanized, or unknown service lines; make the Lead Service Line Inventory publicly available; and notify the public of the violations.

Defendants (1)

• Park Garden Estates Homeowner's AssociationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PARK GARDEN ESTATES

  UNK, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59401

  Registry ID: 110012942744

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Park Garden Estates Public Water Systementered 2025-11-21

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-11-21Final Order Issued
• 2026-01-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-03-27Enforcement Action Closed