Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
RICHMOND HILL, CITY OF (STERLING CREEK WRF)
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
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1701 ELBOW SWAMP RD
RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
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- BRYAN County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221320
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jun 12, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 1, 2010
- Registry ID
- 110010039387
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.
3
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 | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Nov 8, 2021 | Nov 9, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jan 4, 2021 | Jan 4, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Dec 5, 2020 | Dec 6, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Dec 26, 2019 | Jan 3, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jan 16, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 14, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 23, 2016 | Jul 23, 2016 | Resolved |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 199.20 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +53% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.30 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +58% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +63% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 218.70 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +68% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +3% | May 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.00 mg/L | 7.50 | +7% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.90 mg/L | 5.00 | +18% | May 2016 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.40 mg/L | 7.50 | +12% | May 2016 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.60 MGD | 1.50 | +7% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.20 mg/L | 2.90 | +459% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 95.60 kg/d | 13.50 | +608% | Jan 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.08 mg/L | 1.90 | +483% | Jan 2016 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.50 kg/d | 10.80 | +497% | Jan 2016 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.50 kg/d | 13.50 | +415% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.60 kg/d | 10.80 | +489% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.93 mg/L | 2.90 | +346% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.74 mg/L | 1.90 | +518% | Dec 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.20 mg/L | 2.90 | +734% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 160.10 kg/d | 13.50 | +1,086% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.90 mg/L | 1.90 | +789% | Nov 2015 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.60 MGD | 1.50 | +7% | Nov 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 106.30 kg/d | 10.80 | +884% | Nov 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 150.90 kg/d | 13.50 | +1,018% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,674.00 MGD | 1.88 | +88,943% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.90 mg/L | 2.90 | +793% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.50 mg/L | 1.90 | +1,189% | Oct 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.00 kg/d | 35.50 | +13% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.60 MGD | 1.50 | +7% | Oct 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 143.80 kg/d | 10.80 | +1,231% | Oct 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.13 mg/L | 2.90 | +698% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.88 mg/L | 1.90 | +1,052% | Sep 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.70 kg/d | 35.50 | +1% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 130.60 kg/d | 10.80 | +1,109% | Sep 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 148.50 kg/d | 13.50 | +1,000% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.70 kg/d | 35.50 | +46% | Aug 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.40 mg/L | 2.90 | +707% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.60 mg/L | 5.00 | +12% | Aug 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 116.70 kg/d | 10.80 | +981% | Aug 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.80 kg/d | 28.40 | +8% | Aug 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 128.60 kg/d | 13.50 | +853% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.80 mg/L | 7.50 | +31% | Aug 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.22 mg/L | 1.90 | +1,017% | Aug 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.50 kg/d | 10.80 | +914% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.70 mg/L | 5.00 | +94% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.30 mg/L | 7.50 | +37% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.50 kg/d | 35.50 | +68% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.10 kg/d | 28.40 | +94% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 152.80 kg/d | 13.50 | +1,032% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.18 mg/L | 1.90 | +909% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.57 mg/L | 2.90 | +713% | Jul 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.
Collection Action
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-STIP WQ 5075-8-14
$2,000
Collection Action
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-STIP 05/01/2009
$7,000
Collection Action
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-STIP 7/20/2009
$2,000
Collection Action
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-STIP WQ 5075
$2,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD-WQ-5228 · Nov 1, 2015
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD WQ 5228 · Nov 1, 2010
$26,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-04/28/2009 · Apr 28, 2009
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-CONSENT ORDER · Jan 9, 2007
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