EPA v. Rutheron Mutual Water Association

Case summary

On May 12, 2026, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to Rutheron Mutual Water Association (NM3502221) for failure to develop its initial service line inventory and submit it to the State by October 16, 2024. The AO requires the Respondent to complete and submit its initial service line inventory within thirty (30) days as well as complete a Tier 2 public notice and Tier 3 public notice within thirty (30) days and one (1) year respectively.

Defendants (1)

• Rutheron Mutual Water AssociationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RUTHERON MUTUAL WATER ASSOCIATION

  NM

  Registry ID: 110013127419

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Rutheron Mutual Water Associationentered 2026-05-12

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2026-05-12Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-05-12Final Order Issued