EPA v. Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area

Case summary

On 6/26/2015, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Sections 1414(g) and 1445 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to the Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area water system, owned by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT, Respondent), for SDWA violations. The AO was issued in response to monitoring and reporting violations for total coliform bacteria, exceedance of the maximum contaminant level for nitrates, and failure to correct sanitary deficiencies within 120 days of notification. Excessive consumption of nitrates can be particularly harmful to pregnant women and infants. This AO addresses violations spanning two years.

Defendants (1)

• New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT)Named in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RATTLESNAKE DRAW REST AREA

  P.O. BOX 4127, SANTA FE, NM, 87502

  Registry ID: 110064568418

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Rattlesnake Draw Rest Areaentered 2015-06-26

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2015-06-26Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-06-26Final Order Issued
• 2015-07-13Enforcement Action Data Entered