Criminal Provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
General descriptions of the criminal provisions under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) include those for:
- Tampering with Public Water Systems, and
- Willful Violations of Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program
Tampering with Public Water Systems
Elements:
- A Person
- Tampers (with an intention to harm), attempts to tamper, or threatens to tamper with a public drinking water system
Statute: 42 U.S.C. 300i-1
Penalty:
- 20 years (10 if attempt or threat) and/or fines pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3571
Relevant Regulations: 40 C.F.R. 141 - 143
Willful Violations of Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program
Elements:
- A person
- Willfully violates any requirement of an applicable underground injection control program, or an administrative order issued pursuant to this section [42 U.S.C. 300h-2]
Statute: 42 U.S.C. 300h-2(b)
Penalty:
- 3 years and/or fines pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 3571
Relevant Regulations: 40 C.F.R. 144 - 149