EPA v. Nambe Pueblo

Case summary

On September 1, 2017, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to the Pueblo of Nambe (Respondent) located in New Mexico. The AO was issued in response to a violation of the running annual average uranium maximum contaminant level. The AO requires the Respondent to provide an alternative water source to at risk populations and begin daily sampling for Uranium for fourteen (14) days within forty-eight (48) hours of the receipt of the order. The order also suggests providing an alternative water source to all customers.

Defendants (1)

• Nambe PuebloNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NAMBE PUEBLO COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM

  RT. 1. BOX 117-BB, SANTA FE, NM, 87506

  Registry ID: 110064841729

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Nambe Puebloentered 2017-09-01

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2017-09-01Final Order Issued
• 2017-10-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-12-12Enforcement Action Closed