The order names Phil Blocker of Route 1, Box 235, Cheney.
Blocker operates a confined animal feeding operation with a state issued wastewater control permit.
The permit addresses the collection and disposal of any precipitation-induced contaminated stormwater runoff, contaminated process water, and solids accumulations containing livestock or related agricultural waste. KDHE staff conducted several inspections, and found that contaminated stormwater runoff was discharging from the facility. The contaminated wastewater crossed neighboring property and drained to a roadside ditch. In addition to the fine, the order directs Blocker to prepare and implement a plan to control the discharge of contaminated wastewater. The order is subject to appeal to the Secretary of Health and Environment James J. O'Connell.