Iowa DNR Enforcement Actions and Penalties

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Filed March 26th, 2026

Detected March 26th, 2026

Summary

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has issued enforcement actions against B&J Pumping LLC and Goldfinch Estates II, LLC. These actions include administrative penalties totaling $6,500 and requirements for improved operating procedures and compliance with discharge permits.

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What changed

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has published a summary of recent enforcement actions, including consent orders with B&J Pumping LLC and Goldfinch Estates II, LLC. B&J Pumping LLC was required to develop and submit a standard operating procedure for manure application and pay a $2,000 administrative penalty. Goldfinch Estates II, LLC must cease illegal discharges, comply with its NPDES permit, remove accumulated sediment within 365 days, and pay a $4,500 administrative penalty.

These actions represent the DNR's response to non-compliance with state and federal environmental laws. Regulated entities are reminded that failure to achieve compliance can result in enforcement actions. The specific requirements and penalties are legally binding. Responsible parties have 60 days to appeal administrative orders or pay penalties.

What to do next

Review consent orders for B&J Pumping LLC and Goldfinch Estates II, LLC.
Ensure compliance with all state and federal environmental laws and permit conditions.
Be aware of potential administrative penalties for non-compliance.

Penalties

B&J Pumping LLC: $2,000 administrative penalty. Goldfinch Estates II, LLC: $4,500 administrative penalty.

Source document (simplified)

DNR enforcement actions, published 03/26/2026

Thursday, March 26, 2026
News Release

DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions. The following list summarizes recent enforcement actions. Find the entire, original orders on DNR’s website at www.iowadnr.gov/EnforcementActions

Consent Orders A consent order is issued as an alternative to issuing an administrative order. A consent order indicates that the DNR has voluntarily entered into a legally enforceable agreement with the other party.

Carroll County

B&J Pumping LLC

Develop and submit for DNR approval a standard operating procedure for manure application, including but not limited to the inspection of equipment and a response procedure for equipment failures; immediately implement said procedure upon DNR approval; and pay a $2,000 administrative penalty.

Hardin County

Goldfinch Estates II, LLC

Cease all illegal discharges to waters of the state; comply with all conditions of its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit; within 365 days submit documentation proving that the sediment that accumulated in the River Road culvert immediately west of city well No. 4 has been removed; and pay a $4,500 administrative penalty.

Administrative Orders

Responsible parties have 60 days to appeal the order or 60 days to pay the penalty.