EPA v. Mora Mutual Water and Sewer Works

Case summary

AO was issued in response to violations of effluent permit limitations for Biochemical Oxygen Demand and Total Suspended Solids. The AO requires Mora to complete the following activities within 90 days of the effective date of the order: 1) remove overgrown weeds from the lagoons and dike, 2) check lagoon capacity requirements, 3) confirm there are no tears or holes in the liners; 4) remove the aerators, and 5) provide adequate back up power to the facility; and 6) to begin construction of new wastewater treatment plant by October 1, 2012. Mora must respond to EPA Region 6 within 90 days of receipt of this order.

Defendants (1)

• Mora Mutual Water and Sewer WorksNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MORA MUTUAL WATER & SEWER WORKS ASSOCIATION

  P. O. BOX 304, MORA, NM, 87732

  Registry ID: 110071302344

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Mora Mutual Water and Sewer Worksentered 2012-06-21

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-06-21Final Order Issued
• 2012-06-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-10-24NPDES Closed
• 2018-10-24Enforcement Action Closed