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

Case summary

A CWA Section 308 Order was issued to Mr. Bruce Bonestroo on August 2, 2006, in response to nitrate levels found in the facility’s monitoring wells and the areas drinking water wells. In 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency obtained sampling data from drinking water and ground water wells located adjacent to the wastewater retention ponds and land application areas. The sampling results consistently showed nitrate levels over the maximum contaminant level of 10 milligrams per liter (mg/L). State and federal officials suspect that this facility's animal wastes were not handled/disposed of properly. This Order requires the facility to manage their animal solid wastes and liquid effluent properly, and provide information to show that waste/effluent land application does not result in contamination of waters of the U.S.

Defendants (1)

• Mr. Bruce BonestrooNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SUN VALLEY DAIRY (NMU000073) (FORMERLY BONESTROO #1 DAIRY)

  P.O. BOX 1929, ANTHONY, NM, 88021

  Registry ID: 110020053430

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Mr. Bruce Bonestroo d/b/a Sun Valley Dairyentered 2006-07-27

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2006-07-27Final Order Issued
• 2006-08-11Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2011-07-25Enforcement Action Closed