Clean Water Act
CITY OF LAKE CHARLES - WWT PLANT A
Quick Summary
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
128 W. RAILROAD AVENUE
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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- CALCASIEU County
- Inspections
- 2 · last Mar 16, 2023
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110040012679
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 but reported | Jan 15, 2021 | Jul 6, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2021 | Jul 6, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jan 15, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 31, 2015 | Oct 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 30, 2013 | Oct 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 30, 2013 | Feb 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 30, 2012 | Feb 21, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 31, 2012 | Dec 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Aug 31, 2012 | Dec 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jul 31, 2012 | Dec 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Apr 30, 2012 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Apr 30, 2012 | Dec 5, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Mar 31, 2012 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Mar 13, 2012 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Feb 29, 2012 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jan 31, 2012 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Dec 31, 2011 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Mar 31, 2010 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Dec 31, 2009 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 31, 2009 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Sep 30, 2008 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Aug 31, 2008 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 31, 2008 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 3, 2007 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 3, 2007 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | May 3, 2007 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Apr 30, 2007 | Nov 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Apr 18, 2006 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Oct 26, 2004 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Aug 3, 2004 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Jul 31, 2004 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Jun 25, 2004 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Pretreatment - IU Violation of Pretreatment Standards | Apr 17, 2004 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Apr 17, 2003 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 13, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Feb 21, 2002 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 7, 2001 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Sep 7, 2001 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Sep 7, 2001 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Sep 1, 2001 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Mar 7, 2001 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | May 15, 2000 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | May 15, 2000 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | May 15, 2000 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | May 15, 2000 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Apr 30, 2000 | Apr 23, 2012 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 22, 1999 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 549.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +37% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 758.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +90% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 800.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +100% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 382.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +91% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 334.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +67% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 800.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +100% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 202.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +1% | May 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 532.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +33% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +43% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.98 mg/L | 15.00 | +33% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.14 mg/L | 15.00 | +21% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.13 mg/L | 23.00 | +96% | Jan 2025 | Resolved |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 229.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +76% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 80.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +129% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 461.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +1,217% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,410.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +1,754% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.35 mg/L | 5.00 | +7% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 498.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +25% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 493.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +1,309% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,410.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +1,754% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.27 mg/L | 23.00 | +10% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 374.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +188% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +60% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 703.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +76% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 197.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +52% | May 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 671.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +68% | May 2024 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +23% | May 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 784.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +96% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 163.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +25% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +3% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 56.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +60% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +100% | May 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,060.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +715% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.13 mg/L | 15.00 | +14% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.63 mg/L | 15.00 | +51% | May 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.67 mg/L | 23.00 | +138% | May 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 480.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +20% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +54% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 747.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +87% | Oct 2022 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 219.00 MPN/100mL | 130.00 | +68% | May 2022 | Open |
| Enterococci | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 77.00 MPN/100mL | 35.00 | +120% | May 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 20.94 mg/L | 15.00 | +40% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.80 mg/L | 23.00 | +125% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.63 mg/L | 23.00 | +3% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 761.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +90% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 441.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +121% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 403.99 kg/d | 380.45 | +6% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 800.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +100% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.40 mg/L | 23.00 | +2% | Jun 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.83 mg/L | 15.00 | +6% | Jun 2021 | Resolved |
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 CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WEC1300770 · Oct 28, 2013
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WEC1201196 · Dec 5, 2012
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WEC1100416 · Apr 26, 2012
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00016629 · Aug 30, 2007
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00007760 · Nov 22, 2004
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00003611 · Jan 3, 2002
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1999-N071 · Jan 21, 1999
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1998-N201 · Jun 12, 1998
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1998-N180 · Oct 22, 1997
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N344 · Jun 30, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N202 · Apr 2, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N192 · Nov 5, 1990
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