EPA v. City of Compton Public Water System AO

Case summary

The Administrative Order is issued under the authority vested in the Administrator of the United Stated Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by Section 1414(g) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), 42 U.S.C. Section 300g-3(g). The Administrator has delegated the authority for this action to the Regional Administrator of EPA Region 9, who in turn has delegated it to the Director of the Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division of EPA Region 9. This Administrative Order was terminated on 12/10/2024.

Defendants (2)

• City of Compton Public Water SystemNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• city of Compton Public Water System

Facilities (1)

• COMPTON-CITY, WATER DEPT.-WELL 17 - CL2

  205 S. WILLOWBROOK AVENUE, COMPTON, CA, 90220

  Registry ID: 110013137596

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1414G — PWS - Violation of 1414(g) AO
• SDWA 1433 — Intentional Acts

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• City of Compton Public Water System AOentered 2024-06-05

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-06-05Final Order Issued
• 2024-06-05Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-06-05Enforcement Action Data Entered