EPA v. Whittaker Farms, LLC

Case summary

Respondent is a medium dairy CAFO in Whitney Point, New York that is not complying with the terms and conditions of the NYSDEC CAFO General Permit. The facility failed to implement CNMP practices in response to high risk practices, had inadequate freeboard at the manure storage structure and failed to properly operate and maintain the silage leachate collection system. An Administrative Order is being issued to order the facility to modify and properly operate and maintain the silage leachate collection system and manure storage structure, in accordance with Permit conditions.

Defendants (1)

• Whittaker Farms, LLCNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WHITTAKER FARMS, LLC

  4585 RT 26 (HOME FARM), WHITNEY POINT, NY, 13862

  Registry ID: 110010804317

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Whittaker Farms, LLCentered 2011-06-01

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-06-01Enforcement Action Closed
• 2011-06-01NPDES Closed
• 2011-06-01Final Order Issued
• 2011-06-09Enforcement Action Data Entered