EPA v. Mr. Ed DeRuyter d/b/a Bright Star Dairy

Case summary

An Administrative Order was issued to Mr. Ed DeRuyter on July 3, 2006, for violating Section 301 of the Clean Water Act. In 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency obtained sampling data from ground water wells located adjacent to the wastewater retention ponds and land application areas. The data consistently showed nitrate levels over 10 milligrams per liter (mg/L) which is the maximum contaminant level and revealed that this facility's animal wastes were not handled/disposed of properly, unsatisfactory to the permits requirements. This Order requires the facility to ensure the solid wastes and liquid effluent levels are maintained/disposed of properly.

Defendants (1)

• Mr. Ed DeRuyterNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BRIGHT STAR DAIRY

  13520 S STERN ROAD, MESQUITE, NM, 88048

  Registry ID: 110011031597

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Mr. Ed DeRuyter d/b/a Bright Star Dairyentered 2006-07-05

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2006-07-05Final Order Issued
• 2006-08-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2009-07-01Enforcement Action Closed
• 2009-07-01NPDES Closed