EPA v. HAYS/WHITE COW CANYON WS

Case summary

The Order requires the system to provide an alternative water supply, maintain a boil water advisory, provide the EPA with a plan and schedule that outlines actions to be taken to ensure there is no future E. coli contamination at the system, and perform the necessary corrective actions. The system serves approximately 840 individuals at least 60 days a year. EPA, rather than the Fort Belknap Indian Community of the Fort Belknap Reservation (Tribe), took this action because the Tribe has not applied for primary authority to enforce the public water supply protection program on the Fort Belknap Reservation.

Defendants (1)

• Hays/White Cow Canyon Water SystemNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HAYS/WHITE COW CANYON WS

  Registry ID: 110012924498

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HAYS/WHITE COW CANYON WSentered 2026-06-12

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2026-06-12Final Order Issued
• 2026-07-09Enforcement Action Data Entered