HQ-2026-3028Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2026· Region HQ
EPA v. Denial Letter for KAPEX
Case summary
Denial of Entry requested of CBP because of non-compliant, uncertified plumbing products found during inspection of the KAPEX shipment.
Defendants (1)
- KAPEXNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
KAPEX
565 BREA CANYON ROAD, WALNUT, CA, 91789
Registry ID: 110072253372
Statutes cited
- SDWA 1417 — Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Denial Letter for KAPEXentered 2026-08-12
Primary law: SDWA
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2026-08-12Final Order Issued
- 2026-08-12Notice of Violation Sent
- 2026-09-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3605224044
- Case number
- HQ-2026-3028
- 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-2026-3028 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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