EPA v. Socorro, City of

Case summary

On June 5, 2012, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) and Administrative Penalty Order (APO) under its authority pursuant to the Clean Water Act (CWA) to the City of Socorro located in Socorro, New Mexico. The AO and APO were issued in response to violations of: failure to meet effluent limitations for Biochemical Oxygen Demand (30 and 7 Day Averages); Total Suspended Solids (7 Day Average); E. coli (7 Day Average and Daily Maximum); and Total Residual Chlorine (Instant Maximum). The AO requires the City of Socorro to certify compliance with permit effluent limitations. Relief Sought: Penalty

Defendants (1)

• Socorro, City ofNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SOCORRO, CITY OF

  302 MAIN STREET, SOCORRO, NM, 87801

  Registry ID: 110000734590

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Socorro, City ofentered 2012-12-11

  Primary law: CWA

  Federal penalty: $8,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2012-06-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-06-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-12-11Final Order Issued