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February 12, 2024 Jeromy S. Meyer Squaxin Island Tribe 10 Se Squaxin Lane Shelton, WA 98584 Failure to Submit Lead Consumer Notice and Certification, Squaxin Consolidated, PWS ID 105300146 Dear Mr. Meyer: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not received a certification that Squaxin Consolidated provided consumer notices of individual lead tap results to its customers by 12/30/2023 for the 6/1/2023 - 9/30/2023 compliance period, which constitutes a violation of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations [40 CFR 141.90(f)(3)]. All water systems that sample for lead and copper must provide a consumer notice of individual lead tap results to each location where samples were taken within 30 days of receiving results [40 CFR 141.85(d)]. One example copy of a consumer notice that was distributed, along with a certification that the consumer notices contained all required information must be submitted to EPA within 90 days following the end of the compliance period [40 CFR 141.90(f)(3)]. To return to compliance Squaxin Consolidated must either: 1. If lead consumer notices were already delivered to customers, submit one example copy along with the certification form to R10TribalDW@epa.gov as soon as possible. -OR2. Distribute consumer notices of individual lead tap results to customers and submit one example copy along with the certification form 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-togovernment consultation, in accordance with the EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes. Please contact R10TribalDW@epa.gov with questions. cc: Alan Cooper, Squaxin Island Tribe Quinn Andreas, RCAC/EFC Region 10 Sincerely, DEREK Digitally signed by DEREK SCHRUHL SCHRUHL Date: 2024.02.12 18:10:20 -08'00' For Karen Burgess Manager Groundwater and Drinking Water Section 2