In its administrative order, the DEQ alleged that Sheridan failed to monitor and/or report total coliform bacteria analytical results for March, April, and July 2007, and September 2008; failed to monitor for lead and copper during the 2002-2004 and 2005-2007 compliance periods; and failed to give public notice of the violations as required by the law.
The order assessed a $6,692 administrative penalty for the violations, with the DEQ suspending $3,646 of that amount as long as Sheridan returned both systems to compliance with the law within the timeframes specified in the order. The town failed to return its systems to compliance as ordered and was required to pay the suspended $3,646 administrative penalty for failing to comply with the order.
Sheridan has since returned both systems to compliance by retaining the services of a certified operator for both systems, providing public notice as required by the law and paying the $6,692 administrative penalty. In addition, Sheridan returned the public water supply system to compliance by monitoring for lead and copper and conducting monthly monitoring for total coliform bacteria as required by the law.
