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July 12, 2024 David Lucas Makah Tribe P.O. Box 115 Neah Bay, WA 98357 Failure to Complete Tier 2 Public Notification Requirements, Makah, PWS ID 105300012 Dear Mr. Lucas: Makah water system failed to meet the requirements of Tier 2 Public Notification (PN), which constitutes a violation of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations 40 CFR 141.203. On 4/22/2024, Makah received a Notice of Violation letter for Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) Violation: Exceedance of Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproduct. In this letter, PN requirements were outlined, and instructions, a template, and a certification were provided. Tier 2 PN must be delivered as soon as practical but no later than 30 days after the system learns of the situation [40 CFR 141.203(b)(1)]. Makah failed to meet this requirement. Notifying customers in a timely manner of the situation is important so that customers can take proper precautions. A copy of the PN that was delivered, along with a certification that the Public Water System complied with all PN requirements must be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) within 10 days after providing PN to customers [40 CFR 141.31(d)]. Makah failed to meet this requirement. To return to compliance Makah must: 1. If the PN was already delivered to customers, submit a copy along with the certification to R10TribalDW@epa.gov as soon as possible. -OR2. Deliver a PN to customers and submit a copy along with the certification to R10TribalDW@epa.gov as soon as possible. This letter serves as initial notification of non-compliance under the Safe Drinking Water Act for the regulation and time period cited. EPA supports compliance assistance and encourages early action to return to compliance. Issues not addressed in a timely manner may be referred to enforcement. Prior to an enforcement action for the cited violation(s), EPA Region 10 will offer government-to- government consultation, in accordance with the EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes. A list of all violations and their status can be viewed at any time by visiting Drinking Water Watch: https://sdwisdww.epa.gov/DWWR10/. Please contact R10TribalDW@epa.gov with questions. Sincerely, CHRISTOPH CHRISTOPHER AFFELDT Digitally signed by ER AFFELDT -07'00' Date: 2024.07.12 14:47:08 Chris Affeldt Acting Manager Groundwater and Drinking Water Section cc: Henry Cross, Makah Tribe Sandy Redsteer, Indian Health Service 2