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May 21, 2008
EPA Orders Nogales, AZ to Correct Drinking Water Violations
The EPA has ordered the border town of Nogales, AZ (pictured), to submit their plan for the monitoring of disinfection byproducts as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Failure of City of Nogales to comply with the order would result in fines of $32,000 per day fine.
"Public water systems must comply with the disinfection byproducts rule to ensure the public is provided safe, clean drinking water," said Alexis Strauss, Water Division director for the EPA's Pacific Southwest region. "Providing people with safe drinking water is essential and the City of Nogales must take steps to comply with all federal regulations."
The City of Nogales provides drinking water for approximately 20,000 customers. Under the terms of the order, the city is required to submit its monitoring plans within thirty days, as reported by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Posted by Stephen Betheil at May 21, 2008 11:29 AM
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