EPA v. Gallup, City of

Case summary

On January 15, 2026, EPA Region 6 issued an Administrative Order (AO) under its authority pursuant to Section 309 of the Clean Water Act to the city of Gallup NM WWTF. The AO was issued in response to effluent violations of permit limits, permit WET requirements, and SSOs. 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)

• City of GallupNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GALLUP, CITY OF

  800 SWEETWATER PL, GALLUP, NM, 87301

  Registry ID: 110030483732

Statutes cited

• CWA 301/402 — NPDES Permit Violations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Gallup, City ofentered 2026-01-15

  Primary law: CWA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2025-10-14Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-01-15Final Order Issued