Vermont Business Magazine Pico Village Water Corporation, which operates a local water supply system in Killington, has agreed to pay $37,000 in civil penalties to the State of Vermont, to settle violations concerning the management and operation of a water supply system that services approximately 90 individuals in Killington.
“Vermont has a robust regulatory program to protect our public drinking water supplies and we will hold water supply operators accountable to the highest levels of compliance,” said Attorney General Bill Sorrell. “This case is a strong example of the importance of the reporting and monitoring requirements contained in environmental permits,” he added.
In the Consent Order issued by the Superior Court Rutland Unit, based on a Stipulation for Entry of Consent Order, Pico Village Water Corporation admits to nine violations of its public water supply permit, for, among others, failure to have a certified operator and failure to submit required plans, documents, and reports. The violations occurred between 2013 and 2014. The company also admits to two violations of Vermont’s Water Supply Rule for not taking prompt action or documenting such action after testing showing an elevated E.coli level in 2012 and a chlorine leak in 2013.
As a result of the State’s enforcement action, Pico Village Water Corporation has now substantially complied with its permit. The Consent Order requires submission of an updated lead and copper sampling plan. All other compliance issues have been resolved.
Source: Vermont AG. Aug 29, 2016