EPA v. Loma Escondida Water Association
Superseded by Another Enforcement Action
Case summary
Loma Escondida Water Association has ongoing violations for exceeding the maximum contaminant level (MCL) for arsenic, a carcinogenic element that poses a public health risk when consumed over long periods of time at high levels. Loma Escondida is required to install treatment for arsenic removal, or find an alternate water source, within 18 months from the effective date of this Order.
Defendants (1)
- AMMRE IncNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
LOMA ESCONDIDA WATER ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 6995, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87197
Registry ID: 110064569122
Statutes cited
- SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Loma Escondida Water Associationentered 2014-05-02
Primary law: SDWA
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2014-05-02Final Order Issued
- 2015-07-29Enforcement Action Data Entered
- 2018-03-23Enforcement Action Closed
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3600181544
- Case number
- 06-2014-1325
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 06
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- National Drinking Water Regulations
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 06-2014-1325 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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