Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
JEFFERSON WWTF
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $6,000 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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TOWN OF JEFFERSON-PO BOX 306
JEFFERSON, SC 29718
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- CHESTERFIELD County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221320
- Inspections
- 5 · last Jan 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $6,000 · last May 5, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110009794231
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.
12
Water (CWA)
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 unachieved and not reported | Apr 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Oct 18, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 4, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Apr 13, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Apr 13, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Apr 13, 2022 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jan 8, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 26, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Sep 26, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Jun 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 22, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jun 22, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Feb 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Feb 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Feb 26, 2020 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 23, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 23, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Land Application (non-503 non-CAFO) | Jun 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 20, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Mar 9, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Frequency of Sampling Violation | Mar 9, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Chemical Handling | Feb 26, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Feb 26, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Feb 26, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Inflow/Infiltration (I/I) | May 2, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Biosolids/Sewage Sludge Violation (Part 503 and State Regulations) | Aug 20, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 18, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 31, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 4, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 4, 2008 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.92 mg/L | 1.82 | +5% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 349.00 | +593% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 579.14 MPN/100mL | 349.00 | +66% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.90 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +20% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.94 kg/d | 12.80 | +17% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.05 mg/L | 1.81 | +13% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.06 kg/d | 1.54 | +34% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.78 mg/L | 2.72 | +186% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.42 kg/d | 1.04 | +36% | Jul 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.90 mg/L | 22.50 | +20% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.85 mg/L | 1.82 | +57% | Jul 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.36 mg/L | 1.21 | +12% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.18 kg/d | 1.04 | +13% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.29 mg/L | 1.21 | +89% | May 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.93 mg/L | 15.00 | +6% | May 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.83 mg/L | 1.82 | +110% | May 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.90 mg/L | 22.50 | +6% | May 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.70 mg/L | 22.50 | +10% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.40 kg/d | 12.80 | +114% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.75 kg/d | 8.54 | +3% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.84 kg/d | 12.80 | +24% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.67 kg/d | 1.54 | +8% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.71 kg/d | 8.54 | +25% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.10 mg/L | 22.50 | +16% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.77 kg/d | 8.54 | +85% | Mar 2020 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.53 kg/d | 12.80 | +263% | Mar 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.30 kg/d | 12.80 | +27% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.64 kg/d | 1.54 | +6% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.94 kg/d | 8.54 | +40% | Feb 2020 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.83 kg/d | 12.80 | +47% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.20 mg/L | 22.50 | +16% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.56 kg/d | 8.54 | +24% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.83 kg/d | 12.80 | +16% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.98 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.26 kg/d | 12.80 | +50% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.30 kg/d | 12.80 | +43% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.00 % | 85.00 | +20% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.43 kg/d | 12.80 | +36% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.90 mg/L | 22.50 | +2% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.23 mg/L | 1.82 | +23% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.10 mg/L | 22.50 | +38% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.02 | +317% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.01 | +614% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 800.00 | +202% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.64 kg/d | 1.54 | +6% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 800.00 | +202% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.85 kg/d | 8.54 | +15% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.34 kg/d | 12.80 | +82% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 MGD | 0.15 | +3% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.45 MGD | 0.15 | +202% | Apr 2015 | 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.
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-22-028-W · May 5, 2022
$6,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-20-027-W · Aug 26, 2020
$1,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-2019-051-W · Aug 23, 2019
$700
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00017410 · Oct 4, 2007
$3,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00009636 · Feb 3, 1999
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00004647 · Nov 1, 1995
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