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10-2024-0114Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2024· Region 10

EPA v. NOOKSACK-NORTHWOOD CASINO (AOC)

Final Order No Penalty

Case summary

On June 4, 2024, Region 10 executed an Administrative Order on Consent with the Nooksack Indian Tribe for violations of the SDWA at Northwood Casino, a non-transient, non-community water system owned and operated by the Nooksack Tribe located on land held in trust by the United States for the benefit of the Nooksack Tribe, Everson, Washington. The water system serves approximately 500 customers. The Order establishes a schedule to correct violations of the National Primary Drinking Water Rule including correction of identified significant deficiencies, monitoring and reporting requirements, and providing required public notice.

Defendants (1)

  • NOOKSACK INDIAN TRIBENamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • NORTHWOOD CASINO-PUMP HOUSE

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

    Registry ID: 110050974255

Statutes cited

  • SDWA 1414CPWS - Notice to Persons Served
  • SDWA 1412/1414National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • NOOKSACK-NORTHWOOD CASINO (AOC)entered 2024-06-04

    Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2024-05-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2024-06-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2024-06-04Final Order Issued
  • 2025-10-16Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3603975748
Case number
10-2024-0114
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
10
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
PWS - Notice to Persons Served

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 10-2024-0114 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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