EPA v. Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area Administrative Order

Case summary

On June 8, 2016, 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. On 6/26/2015, EPA Region 6 issued a previous AO 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. The second AO contains a schedule for compliance with all violations.

Defendants (1)

• New Mexico Department of TransportationNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RATTLESNAKE DRAW REST AREA

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

  Registry ID: 110064568418

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412 — Nat'l Drinking Water Compliance Schedule - Effective Date
• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Rattlesnake Draw Rest Area Administrative Orderentered 2016-06-08

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2016-06-08Final Order Issued
• 2016-06-13Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-03-01Compliance Achieved
• 2025-10-03Enforcement Action Closed