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06-2006-2007Administrative - FormalClosedFY 2006· Region 06

EPA v. Mr. Bruce Bonestroo d/b/a River Valley Dairy

Unilateral Administrative Order Without Adjudication

Case summary

An Administrative Order was issued to Mr. Bruce Bonestroo on August 2, 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 and disposed of properly.

Defendants (1)

  • Mr. Bruce BonestrooNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • RIVER VALLEY DAIRY

    1400 LECHUGA ROAD, VADO, NM, 88072

    Registry ID: 110011031515

Statutes cited

  • CWA 301/402NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Mr. Bruce Bonestroo d/b/a River Valley Dairyentered 2006-08-02

    Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

  • 2006-08-02Final Order Issued
  • 2006-08-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
  • 2009-07-01NPDES Closed
  • 2009-07-01Enforcement Action Closed

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
200005658
Case number
06-2006-2007
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
06
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
NPDES Permit Violations

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2006-2007 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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