Non-Compliance
TRI Reporter
Clean Water Act
RCRA
DALECARLIA WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Released 100 lbs of toxic chemicals to the environment in the most recent TRI reporting year.
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $60,191 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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5900 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD, NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20016
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- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 22131
- Inspections
- 10 · last Dec 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $60,191 · last Mar 4, 2022
- Registry ID
- 110000500841
How This Compares
#5
of 11 TRI reporters in DC
#506
of 584 TRI reporters in Utilities
Ranked by most recent year's total TRI releases.
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.
5
Water (CWA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
0
Hazardous Waste (RCRA)
Qtrs Non-Compliant
Qtrs Non-Compliant
TRI Toxic Chemical Releases
Annual pounds of each toxic chemical released to air, water, and land, as reported to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Carcinogen (♦) and PFAS designations are per EPA and IARC classifications.
Emissions Trend (2015–2024)
+96% overall
| Year | Total Releases (lbs) | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 93 | — |
| 2016 | 93 | 0% |
| 2017 | 100 | +8% |
| 2018 | 89 | -11% |
| 2019 | 99 | +11% |
| 2020 | 100 | +1% |
| 2021 | 57 | -43% |
| 2022 | 3,486 | +6016% |
| 2023 | 152 | -96% |
| 2024 | 182 | +20% |
2024
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 182 | 103 | 79 | — | — |
2023
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 152 | 76 | 76 | — | — |
2022
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 3,486 | 79 | 3,407 | — | — |
2021
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 57 | 57 | — | — | — |
2020
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 100 | 100 | — | — | — |
2019
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 99 | 99 | — | — | — |
2018
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 89 | 89 | — | — | — |
2017
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 100 | 100 | — | — | — |
2016
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 93 | 93 | — | — | — |
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 93 | 93 | — | — | — |
Waste Management & Recycling
How this facility manages toxic chemicals beyond direct releases — through recycling, energy recovery, and on-site or off-site treatment. Data from the most recent TRI reporting year. Quantities in pounds.
| Chemical | Released | Recycled | Energy Recovery | Treated |
|---|
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 achieved late but reported | Oct 28, 2025 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Dec 20, 2022 | Dec 20, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 20, 2022 | Jan 20, 2023 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Universal Waste Management: Standards for Small Quantity Handlers | Dec 17, 2020 | Jan 21, 2021 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Use and Management of Containers | Aug 25, 2020 | Jun 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures | Aug 25, 2020 | Jun 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards for Owners and Operators of HW TSDs: General Facility Standards | Aug 25, 2020 | Jun 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Recordkeeping and Reporting Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Aug 25, 2020 | Jun 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 21, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Jul 17, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Dec 13, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Approved Bypass | May 13, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Failure to Monitor for Non-Toxicity Requirements | May 13, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - No Flow Measurement Device | Oct 20, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Oct 20, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Oct 20, 2010 | — | Open |
| cwa | Pretreatment - Failure to Meet Inspection and Sampling Plan for SIUs | Aug 19, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jun 3, 2005 | Sep 23, 2005 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 3, 2005 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Apr 20, 2005 | May 26, 2005 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jun 18, 1992 | Oct 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| rcra | Land Disposal Restrictions: General | Jun 18, 1992 | Oct 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 31, 1991 | Sep 1, 1992 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 30, 1990 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.50 mg/L | 4.00 | +63% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.10 mg/L | 4.00 | +3% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 mg/L | 0.10 | +300% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.40 mg/L | 0.10 | +300% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 340.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +467% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 1.70 | +547% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +30% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +17% | Sep 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.12 mg/L | 0.10 | +20% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.20 mg/L | 0.10 | +3,100% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.11 mg/L | 0.10 | +10% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,860.00 mg/L | 1.00 | +185,900% | Feb 2015 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +6,076% | Feb 2015 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 mg/L | 0.10 | +30% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 % | 85.00 | +227% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.20 mg/L | 3.80 | +2,326% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +4,100% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,000.00 mg/L | 60.00 | +13,233% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Iron, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 92.20 mg/L | 1.90 | +4,753% | Feb 2015 | Resolved |
| Aluminum, total [as Al] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,860.00 mg/L | 1.00 | +185,900% | Feb 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,000.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +26,567% | Feb 2015 | 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.
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1994-0001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1994-0110
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DC1960000908-001 · Dec 20, 2022
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2022-0037 · Mar 4, 2022
$60,191
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2003-0136 · Jun 13, 2003
Federal Facility Agreements
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-2003-N002 · Jun 12, 2003
WRITTEN INFORMAL
RCRA (Hazardous Waste)
· Case RCRA-DC1960000908-000 · Aug 5, 1992
Federal Facility Agreements
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1991-N001 · Nov 30, 1990
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