Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
MACHIAS WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $10,300 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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33 KILTON LANE
MACHIAS, ME 04654
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- WASHINGTON County
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jul 23, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $10,300 · last Jun 17, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110002046438
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
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 reported late | Apr 12, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 12, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 12, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 12, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW CSO - Dry weather overflow | Jun 12, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 12, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jun 12, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Dry-weather CSO discharge to waters of the U.S. that may endanger health or the environment | Jun 12, 2013 | Nov 15, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2009 | Feb 26, 2010 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 1, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2006 | Apr 2, 2007 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 2006 | May 15, 2007 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.90 MPN/100mL | 50.00 | +6% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 178.50 MPN/100mL | 50.00 | +257% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 50.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 50.00 | +99,999% | May 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 MPN/100mL | 50.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 MPN/100mL | 50.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 MPN/100mL | 15.00 | +99,999% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.00 MPN/100mL | 15.00 | +99,999% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 MPN/100mL | 50.00 | +99,999% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 MPN/100mL | 50.00 | +99,999% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Noael Static 48Hr Acute Mysid. Bahia | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.00 % | 17.00 | +94% | Mar 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 ME-000158 · Jun 17, 2021
$10,300
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case ME-N00000143 · Jun 7, 2007
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 01-1989-N033 · Nov 30, 1988
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