In October Ecology directed him to hire a qualified engineer and develop a plan by February 1997 to upgrade the plant, hook up to the local sewer, or stop the discharge. The work was not done. But he has not kept his agreements with us and has continued running a system that is a possible threat to groundwater. In addition to the penalty, Ecology has ordered Sanders to submit a plan to upgrade the plant, hook up to the sewer line, or stop the discharge by April 30. Failure to comply with the order may lead to further penalties.
Sanders can appeal the penalty to the State Pollution Control Hearings Board.