EPA v. Grove Farm Company, Inc. (CAFO)

Case summary

This is an administrative action commenced and concluded under Section 1423(c)(1) of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), 42 U.S.C. Section 300h-2(c)(1), and Sections 22.13(b), 22.18(b)(2) and (3), and 22.45 of the Consolidated Rules of Practice Governing the Administrative Assessment of Civil Penalties and the Revocation/Termination or Suspension of Permits (Consolidated Rules), as codified at40 C.F.R. Part 22.

Defendants (3)

• David G. BrittinNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• David HinazumiNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
• Donald G. HornerNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GROVE FARM COMPANY, INC.

  3-1866 KAUMUALII HWY., LIHUE, HI, 96766

  Registry ID: 110071407534

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1421 — UIC Regulations

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Grove Farm Company, Inc. (CAFO)entered 2025-07-23

  Primary law: SDWA

  Federal penalty: $58,716 · SEP: $96,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2025-07-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-07-23Enforcement Action Closed
• 2025-07-23Final Order Issued
• 2025-07-29Enforcement Action Data Entered