EPA v. Taos Ski Valley, Village of

Case summary

On May 21, 2025, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act to Taos Ski Valley WWTF. The AO was issued in response to effluent violations of permit limits. The AO requires the facility to: 1.) submit a list of specific actions taken to correct the violations and 2.) submit written certification to EPA that the violations have been corrected and the facility is compliant with its permit. The Respondent must respond to EPA Region 6 within thirty (30) days of the effective dated of the AO.

Defendants (1)

• The Village of Taos Ski ValleyNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TAOS SKI VALLEY, VILLAGE OF

  7 FIREHOUSE RD., TAOS SKI VALLEY, NM, 87525

  Registry ID: 110002047197

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Taos Ski Valley, Village ofentered 2025-05-21

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2025-05-20Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2025-05-21Final Order Issued