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HQ-2026-3020Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2026· Region HQ

EPA v. Denial Letter for American Best Company Inc.

Case summary

Denial of Entry requested of CBP because of non-compliant, uncertified plumbing products found during inspection of the American Best Company, Inc. shipment.

Defendants (1)

  • American Best Company, Inc.Named in settlement

Facilities (4)

  • AMERICAN BEST COMPANY, INC.

    3482 DEPOT ROAD, HAYWARD, CA, 94545

    Registry ID: 110072172553

  • AMERICAN BEST COMPANY, INC.

    3482 DEPOT ROAD, HAYWARD, CA, 94545

    Registry ID: 110072172553

  • AMERICAN BEST COMPANY, INC.

    3482 DEPOT ROAD, HAYWARD, CA, 94545

    Registry ID: 110072172553

  • AMERICAN BEST COMPANY, INC.

    3482 DEPOT ROAD, HAYWARD, CA, 94545

    Registry ID: 110072172553

Statutes cited

  • SDWA 1417 — Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Denial Letter for American Best Company Inc.entered 2026-01-12

    Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

  • 2026-01-12Final Order Issued
  • 2026-01-12Notice of Violation Sent
  • 2026-09-23Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3605223961
Case number
HQ-2026-3020
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
HQ
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case HQ-2026-3020 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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