EPA v. J. MAGNESS/ECHOLS UTE WELL

Case summary

THIS CASE IS BEING REFERRED BECAUSE J. MAGNESS/JAY MAGNESS HAS, IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 1423 OF SDWA, FAILED TO COMPLY WITH ITS UIC PERMIT ISSUED 1/31/89 AND A FINAL ADMINSTRATIVE ORDER ISSUED 10/29/96. THE PERMIT REQUIRES THAT MAGNESS PROPERLY PLUG AND ABANDON ITS SALT WATER DISPOSAL WELL. THE ORDER REQUIRED J. MAGNESS, INC. TO PAY A PENALTY OF $33,407.

Defendants (1)

• JAY MAGNESSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ECHOLS UTE WELL J MAGNESS INC

  SE 1/4 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 SEC 12 T34N R7W, DURANGO, CO, 81302

  Registry ID: 110010689013

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1423 — Safe Drinking Water Act

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• J. MAGNESS/ECHOLS UTE WELLentered 1999-03-16

  Primary law: SDWA

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 1997-09-23Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 1997-09-24Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 1998-05-07Complaint Filed With Court
• 1998-05-07Final Order Lodged
• 1999-03-16Final Order Entered