United States v. Alisal Water Corp.
Opinion
Opinion
Fogel, J.
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTIONS FOR PARTIAL • SUMMARY JUDGMENT
On October 12, 1999, the Court heard argument regarding three motions for partial summary judgment brought by Plaintiff. All three motions will be granted for the reasons set forth below.
I. BACKGROUND
In this civil action Plaintiff asserts that Defendant public water systems have committed numerous violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (“SDWA”), 42 U.S.C. § 300f et seq., and the regulations implemented thereunder. Defendant Alisal Water Corporation owns and operates eight public water systems in the Salinas, California area: Aleo Water Service, Blackie Road Water System # 18, Pine Canyon Division of Aleo Water Service, Wildwood Water System, San Jerardo Water System, Vierra Canyon Water System, Vierra Estates Water System, and Langley/Valle Pacifico Water System. Defendant Toro Water Service owns and operates a public water system of the same name in the Salinas area. Defendant Moss Landing Harbor District, a subsidiary of Alisal Water Corporation, owns and operates the Moss Landing public water system. Defendant North Monterey County Water Service, Inc. (“NORMCO”), a subsidiary of Alisal Water Corporation,…