EPA v. Sulwhanon Water System

Case summary

On April 7, 2017, Region 10 issued six unilateral administrative orders to the Nooksack Indian Tribe which require returning six public water systems owned and operated by the Tribe to comply with the SDWA. The orders are effective upon receipt. The violations differ at each system, but generally concern the Tribe's failure to: (1) complete required monitoring for certain drinking water contaminants; (2) correct significant deficiencies identified at the drinking water systems following on-site sanitary surveys; and (3) notify system customers about these violations. The public water systems subject to the six orders together serve about 700 full time residents, employees, and 900 casino customers.

Defendants (1)

• Nooksack TribeNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SULWHANON-GENESIS PUMPHOUSE

  P. O. BOX 157, DEMING, WA, 98244

  Registry ID: 110047805871

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations
• SDWA 1414C — PWS - Notice to Persons Served
• SDWA 1412 — Nat'l Drinking Water Compliance Schedule - Effective Date

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Sulwhanon Water Systementered 2017-04-07

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2016-10-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-04-07Final Order Issued
• 2023-01-25Enforcement Action Closed