EPA v. Western Organics/Gro-Well Brands (NMR05GW56)

Case summary

A stormwater compliance inspection was conducted at the Western Organics/Gro-Well Brands facility located at 9000 Bates SE, Albuquerque, NM, by the New Mexico Environment Department on January 27, 2011, to determine compliance with the Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit. It was determined the facility failed to apply for permit coverage from October 2009 until May 16, 2010, failed to implement best management practices to control storm water runoff, and failed to conduct required inspections. An administrative order was issued October 7, 2011, to address the violations. A proposed penalty order was also issued.

Defendants (1)

• Western Organics/Gro-Well Brands (NMR05GW56)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• WESTERN ORGANICS / GRO-WELL BRANDS

  9000 BATES SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87105

  Registry ID: 110007145115

• WESTERN ORGANICS / GRO-WELL BRANDS

  9000 BATES SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87105

  Registry ID: 110007145115

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Western Organics/Gro-Well Brands (NMR05GW56)entered 2011-10-07

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-10-07Final Order Issued
• 2011-10-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-01-31NPDES Closed
• 2012-01-31Enforcement Action Closed