EPA v. Socorro Water System (NM3523728) (AWIA)

Case summary

EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 1433(a) and Section 1433(b) of the SDWA, 42 U.S.C. ? 300i-2, to the City of Socorro, Socorro Water System PWS (Respondent) located in the Valencia County, New Mexico. The AO was issued in response to violations of the SDWA in that the Respondent failed to submit both an RRA and an ERP to satisfy the requirements under the SDWA. The AO requires that Respondent come into compliance with the SDWA. Respondent must respond to EPA Region 6 by on or before July 30, 2023.

Defendants (1)

• Socorro Water SystemNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SOCORRO WATER SYSTEM

  111 SCHOOL OF MINES RD, SOCORRO, NM, 87801

  Registry ID: 110013951875

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1433 — Intentional Acts

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• AWIA RRA ERP AO Socorro Water System (NM3523728)entered 2023-05-25

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2023-05-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-05-25Final Order Issued
• 2023-05-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2023-05-30Compliance Achieved
• 2023-07-14Enforcement Action Data Entered