Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
RCRA
THORN CREEK BASIN SD
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
700 WEST END AVENUE
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
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- COOK County
- Inspections
- 2 · last Sep 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110000731628
Compliance Status (Last 12 Quarters)
Number of calendar quarters, out of the last 12, in which this facility was in violation of its permit. Zero means no recorded violations in that program over the past three years.
2
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Compliance Violations
Individual permit violations recorded by the EPA across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Open violations are unresolved as of the most recent ECHO data update.
| Program | Type | Violation Date | Return to Compliance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 31, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | PR: Biosolids - Land Application: Applied to Land at Greater than the Agronomic Rate Violation | Jan 1, 2019 | Sep 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | PR: Biosolids - Land Application: Applied to Land at Greater than the Agronomic Rate Violation | Jan 1, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2015 | Sep 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2015 | Sep 18, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Apr 25, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Apr 25, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2012 | Jun 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2012 | Jun 29, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jan 31, 2011 | Feb 28, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 31, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 31, 2011 | Feb 28, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 31, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 31, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 30, 1983 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 30, 1983 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 30, 1983 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 31, 1982 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 31, 1982 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 31, 1982 | — | Open |
Discharge Limit Exceedances
Instances where this facility's reported discharge monitoring results exceeded its permitted limits under the Clean Water Act. Exceedance percentage shows how far over the permit limit the discharge was.
| Pollutant | Violation | Reported | Limit | Exceedance | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.40 mg/L | 1.80 | +33% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,288.32 kg/d | 3,048.16 | +8% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +43% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +15% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +37% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +20% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.09 mg/L | 0.04 | +139% | May 2021 | Open |
| Chloride | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 775.00 mg/L | 500.00 | +55% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,389.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +247% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 800.00 | +203% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,737.94 kg/d | 3,657.42 | +30% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +58% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +50% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,172.58 kg/d | 3,657.42 | +69% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +225% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 800.00 | +203% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 817.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +104% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.87 mg/L | 0.05 | +1,640% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +100% | Jan 2018 | Open |
Enforcement Actions
Formal enforcement cases brought by the EPA or state agencies, including administrative orders and civil penalties assessed. Penalty amounts reflect what was formally assessed, not necessarily what was collected.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 05-2021-0311 · May 25, 2021
Administrative - Formal
· Case 07-2021-0003 · Feb 4, 2021
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00006989 · Jan 10, 2002
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00004475 · Jan 21, 1999
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00002847 · Aug 11, 1994
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case IL-N00002779 · Jun 23, 1994
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 05-1984-N091 · Mar 28, 1984
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