EPA v. HORSESHOE BAR

Case summary

EPA ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER ON MAY 16, 2011 FOR FAILURE TO MONITOR FOR TCR AND NITRATES, AS WELL AS, EXCEEDING THE TCR MCL. EPA ISSUED THREE VIOLATIONS OF THE ORDER ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2011; JANUARY 11, 2012 AND APRIL 23, 2012. THESE INCLUDED VIOLATIONS FOR FAILURE TO MONITOR FOR NITRATES, FAILURE TO POST PUBLIC NOTICE, FAILURE TO MONITOR FOR TCR AND FAILURE TO REPORT THESE VIOLATIONS TO EPA. EPA HAS PROVIDED EXTENSIVE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE TO THE SYSTEM TO ENSURE HER SAMPLES WERE TAKEN AND SUBMITTED IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE SYSTEM REMAINS NON-COMPLIANT.

Defendants (1)

• NIKI SMOKERNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HORSESHOE BAR

  57777 US HIGHWAY 2, FRAZER, MT, 59225

  Registry ID: 110040425741

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1412/1414 — National Drinking Water Regulations
• SDWA 1414G — PWS - Violation of 1414(g) AO

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HORSESHOE BARentered 2013-03-06

  Primary law: SDWA

  Federal penalty: $650

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-08-22Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-09-28Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-03-06Final Order Issued
• 2017-02-21Enforcement Action Closed