IL EPA-Violation Notice-Logan Correctional Center
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ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 1021 NORTH GRANO AVENUE EAST, P.O. Box 19276, SPRINGFliELO, ILUNOIS 62794-9276 • (217) 782-3397 JB PRITZKER, GOVERNOR JOHN J. KIM, DIRECTOR 217/785-0561 February 14, 2023 CERTIFIED MAIL#70111150000108571828 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Logan Correctional Center c/o Jeanmarie Case 1096 1350th Street Lincoln, IL 62656 Re: Violation Notice: LOGAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER Facility No.: IL1075520 Violation Notice No.: W-2023-00013 Dear Ms. Case: This constitutes a Violation Notice pursuant to Section 3 l(a)(l) of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act ("Act"), 415 ILCS 5/31 (a)( 1), and is based upon a review of available information and an investigation by representatives of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ("Illinois EPA"). The Illinois EPA hereby provides notice of alleged violations of environmental laws, regulations, or permits as set forth in Attachment A to this notice. Attachment A includes an explanation of the activities that the Illinois EPA believes may resolve the specified alleged violations, including an estimate of a reasonable time period to complete the necessary activities. Due to the nature and seriousness of the alleged violations, please be advised that resolution of the violations may also require the involvement of a prosecutorial authority for purposes that may include, among others, the imposition of statutory penalties. A written response, which may include a request for a meeting with representatives of the Illinois EPA, must be submitted via certified mail to the Illinois EPA within 45 days of receipt of this letter. If a meeting is requested, it shall be held within 60 days ofreceipt of this notice. The response must include information in rebuttal, explanation, or justification of each alleged violation and a statement indicating whether or not the facility wishes to enter into a Compliance Commitment Agreement ("CCA") pursuant to Section 3l(a) of the Act. If the facility wishes to enter into a CCA, the written response must also include proposed terms for the CCA that includes dates for achieving each commitment and may include a statement that compliance has been achieved for some or all of the alleged violations. The proposed terms of the CCA should contain sufficient detail and must include steps to be taken to achieve compliance and the necessary dates by which compliance will be achieved. 212S s. First Street, Champaign, IL 61820 (2171278-S800 1101 Eastport Plaza Or., Suite 100, Collinsville, IL 62234 (618) 346-5120 9511 Harrison Street, Des Plaines, IL60016 (847) 294·4000 S95 S. State Street, Elgin, IL60123 (8471608-3131 2309 W. Main Street, Suite 116, Marion. IL 62959 (618) 993-7200 412 SW Washington Street, Suite D, Peoria, IL61602 (309] 671-3022 4302 N Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 987-7760 PLEASE PRINT ON RECYCLED PAPER Page 2 of 2 ILl 075520 LOGAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER VN W-2023-00013 The Illinois EPA will review the proposed terms for a CCA provided by the facility and, within 30 days of receipt, will respond with either a proposed CCA or a notice that no CCA will be issued by the Illinois EPA. If the lllinois EPA sends a proposed CCA, the facility must respond in writing by either agreeing to and signing the proposed CCA or by notifying the Illinois EPA that the facility rejects the terms of the proposed CCA. If a timely written response to this Violation Notice is not provided, it shall be considered a waiver of the opportunity to respond and meet, and the Illinois EPA may proceed with referral to a prosecutorial authority. Written communications should be directed to: Illinois EPA - Division of Public Water Supplies Attn: TATUM DEMAY, CAS #19 P.O. BOX 19276 Springfield, IL 62794-9276 All communications must include reference to this Violation Notice number, W-2023-00013. Questions regarding this Violation Notice should be directed to Tatum DeMay at 2171785-0561. Sincerely, ee~g~ -7>{52- Manager. Compliance Assurance Section Division of Public Water Supplies Bureau of Water Attachments cc: Duane Sparks Jared Brunk Rodney Thacker BOW ID: WI078020006 PAGE NO. 1 OF 3 ATTACHMENT A LOGAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER, IL1075520 VIOLATION NOTICE NO. W-2023-00013: Questions regarding the violations identified in this attachment should be referred to Tatum DeMay at (217) 785-0561. A review of information available to the Illinois EPA indicates the following violations of statutes, regulations, or permits. Included with each type of violation is an explanation of the activities that the Illinois EPA believes may resolve th e violation including an estimated time period for resolution. Drinking Water Monthly Operating Reports All public water supplies are required to submit reports summarizing daily operational activities to the Regional Illinois · EPA office each month. Compliance with this is expected within 30 days by submission of the required reports. Violation Date 8 / 16/2022 Ru le/Reg. Violation Description Failure to submit monthly operating reports. (on-going violation) Sections 18(a) and 19 of the Act, 415 ILCS 5/18 and 5/19, and 35 Ill. Adm. Code. 604.165(a), (c), and (d). Emergency Operation Flan Each community water supply must develop an Emergency Operations Plan for the provision of water under emergency circumstances, including earthquakes, floods, tornados, and other disasters. The Emergency Operations Plan must include a review of the ~ethods and means by which alternative supplies of drinking water could be provided in the event of destruction, impairment, or contamination of a community water supply. Compliance with this is expected to be achieved within 90 days by developing and maintaining an Emergency Operations Plan for the public water supply. This Emergency Operations Plan must be maintained on-site and available to the Agency, upon request, and must be reviewed every three years. Violation Date 8/16/2022 Rule/Reg. Violation Description Failure to have an Emergency Operations Plan for the provision of water under emergency circumstances. (on-going violation) Section 18 of the Act, 415 ILCS 5/18, and 35 Ill. Adm. Code 601.l0l(a) and 604.135(d). PAGE NO. 2 OF 3 ATTACHMENT A LOGAN CORRECTIONAL CENTER, IL1075520 VIOLATION NOTICE NO. W-2023-00013: Drinking Water Cross-Connection Control Program All public water supplies must have an active cross-connection control program. It is not possible for the Agency to evaluate whether a water system's cross-connection control program is comprehensive without the ability to evaluate an ordinance or service agreement. Compliance is expected to be achieved by submitting your water supply's cross-connection control ordinance or water use agreement within 90 days to the Illinois EPA. ' Additionally, provide an implementation schedule including when your water system will conduct its cross-connection survey of the distribution system; how your water system will evaluate high risk service connections; and how your water system will track cross connection control devices and their annual inspection. Violation Date 8/16/2022 Rule/Reg. Violation Description Failure to have a comprehensive cross-connection control program. (on-going violation) Section 18 of the Act, 415 ILCS 5/18, and 35 Ill. Adm. Code 601.lOl(a) and 604.1505(a) and (b). Drinking Water Cross-Connection Program Device Inventory A community water supply must maintain records of all backflow preventers that require annual testing. To achieve compliance, an inventory of all backflow prevention devices in the system must be created, and documentation submitted to the Illinois EPA within 90 days. Violation Date 8/16/2022 Rule/Reg. Violation Description Failure to maintain records of all backf low preventers that require annual testing. Section 18 of the Act 415 ILCS 5/18, 35 Ill. Adm. Code 601.lOl(a) and 604 .1505 (b) (5). Drinking Water Cross-Connection Device Testing A community water supply must assure all backflow preventers are tested at least annually. To achieve compliance, each backflow prevention device must be tested, and documentation submitted to the Illinois EPA within 90 days. Violation Date 8/16/2022 Rule/Reg. Violation Description Failure to perform annual testing of all backflow prevention devices in the system. (on-going violation) Section 18 of the Act, 415 ILCS 5/18, and 35 Ill. Adm. Code 601.101 (a) and 604 .1510 (a) . PAGE NO. 3 OF 3 ATTACHMENT A LOGAN CORRECT IONAL CENTER, IL1075520 VIOLATION NOTICE NO. W-2023-00013: Water Treatment Plant/Distribution Sy stem Maintenance There are struc t ure/maintenance problems , which threaten the quality of the drinking water provided to customers . Compliance with this is expected within 180 da y s by obtaining permits and completing the necessary construction . Violation Date 8/16/2022 Rule/Reg. Violation Description Fai lure to develop and maintain a systematic flushing program. (on- going violation) Sect ion 18 of the Act, 415 ILCS 5/18 , and 35 Ill. Adm . Code 601. 101 (a) and 604 .1425 (c) .