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May 13, 2024 Cody Cook-Winscher Quinault Indian Nation P.O.Box 189 Taholah, WA 98587 Failure to Submit Lead Consumer Notice and Certification, Queets, PWS ID 105300017 Dear Mr. Cook-Winscher: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not received a certification that Queets provided consumer notices of individual lead tap results to its customers for the 7/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 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 Queets 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. 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, RYAN GROSS 2024.05.13 13:45:33 -07'00' Ryan Gross Acting Manager Groundwater and Drinking Water Section cc: Dave Hinchen, Quinault Indian Nation Sandy Redsteer, Indian Health Service 2