Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
CITY OF GEORGETOWN SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY
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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WEST STREET
GEORGETOWN, SC 29442
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- GEORGETOWN County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221320
- Inspections
- 4 · last May 15, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Feb 13, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110006623154
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.
6
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 | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Apr 4, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 2, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 10, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 10, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2003 | Dec 31, 2003 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2003 | — | 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 | 11.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +10% | May 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +10% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +20% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 % | 85.00 | +40% | Jul 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +50% | Jul 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +100% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 866.69 kg/d | 681.91 | +27% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 622.43 kg/d | 454.45 | +37% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,153.16 kg/d | 888.93 | +30% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,153.16 kg/d | 888.93 | +30% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.50 mg/L | 6.00 | +8% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +120% | Jun 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 574.31 kg/d | 454.45 | +26% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,035.57 kg/d | 888.93 | +16% | May 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +110% | May 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +67% | May 2017 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,035.57 kg/d | 888.93 | +16% | May 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 721.86 kg/d | 681.91 | +6% | May 2017 | Open |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 % | 75.00 | +36% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 482.60 kg/d | 454.45 | +6% | Apr 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.00 % | 85.00 | +27% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +33% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +80% | Apr 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.00 % | 85.00 | +53% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +30% | Mar 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 % | 75.00 | +36% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.07 mg/L | 3.00 | +36% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.00 % | 85.00 | +27% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.02 mg/L | 2.00 | +1% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +20% | Feb 2017 | Resolved |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 % | 75.00 | +108% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 % | 75.00 | +172% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 63.00 % | 85.00 | +147% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.90 mg/L | 2.00 | +145% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,087.78 kg/d | 914.81 | +19% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +40% | Jan 2017 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.46 mg/L | 3.00 | +115% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,087.78 kg/d | 914.81 | +19% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +53% | Jan 2017 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 292.83 kg/d | 136.20 | +115% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,237.31 kg/d | 914.81 | +145% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.00 mg/L | 10.00 | +100% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.30 mg/L | 3.00 | +477% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 197.04 kg/d | 90.80 | +117% | Dec 2016 | Resolved |
| Oxygen demand, ultimate | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,237.31 kg/d | 914.81 | +145% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 % | 85.00 | +180% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +53% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.00 % | 75.00 | +56% | Dec 2016 | 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-13-018-W · Feb 13, 2015
$8,400
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2014-4764 · Aug 6, 2014
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-2013-018 · Feb 22, 2013
$11,900
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00018987 · Jun 8, 2011
$5,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00018563 · Jul 11, 2008
$5,100
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00016934 · Aug 7, 2007
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00015269 · Apr 1, 2003
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 04-2003-N059 · Apr 1, 2003
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case SC-N00015552 · Nov 18, 2002
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