Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
COBB COUNTY WATER SYSTEM (NORTHWEST WRF)
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $84,057 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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COBB COUNTY
MARIETTA, GA 30060
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- COBB County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221320
- Inspections
- 4 · last Jul 29, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $84,057 · last Nov 3, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110039864778
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.
8
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 - Unauthorized Discharge | Aug 22, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | May 21, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Nov 7, 2022 | Nov 7, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Apr 28, 2022 | Apr 28, 2022 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Dec 27, 2018 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Reported Fish Kill | Aug 27, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Reported Fish Kill | Dec 16, 2009 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.59 mg/L | 0.90 | +299% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.45 mg/L | 0.60 | +142% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.50 kg/d | 27.24 | +30% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 93.43 kg/d | 34.10 | +174% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 270.86 kg/d | 34.10 | +694% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.40 mg/L | 0.60 | +633% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 112.41 kg/d | 27.24 | +313% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.88 mg/L | 0.90 | +1,109% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 142.74 kg/d | 27.24 | +424% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.74 mg/L | 0.60 | +690% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 365.00 MPN/100mL | 75.00 | +387% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.01 mg/L | 0.90 | +1,012% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 307.31 kg/d | 34.10 | +801% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 285.57 kg/d | 170.25 | +68% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.00 kg/d | 34.10 | +17% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.50 mg/L | 3.00 | +50% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.60 mg/L | 4.50 | +180% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.76 mg/L | 0.90 | +96% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.05 mg/L | 0.60 | +742% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.38 mg/L | 0.16 | +138% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.63 kg/d | 9.08 | +392% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.80 mg/L | 4.50 | +99,999% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.80 mg/L | 3.00 | +60% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +5% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.84 mg/L | 0.20 | +820% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 5.00 | +360% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 457.63 kg/d | 170.25 | +99,999% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 125.90 mg/L | 7.50 | +1,579% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,107.54 kg/d | 283.75 | +995% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.00 mg/L | 5.00 | +360% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.26 mg/L | 0.90 | +2,818% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.90 kg/d | 7.26 | +23% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.00 MPN/100mL | 410.00 | +99,999% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24,200.00 MPN/100mL | 75.00 | +99,999% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 596.83 kg/d | 34.10 | +1,650% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.05 kg/d | 27.24 | +300% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 550.84 kg/d | 227.00 | +143% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 380.00 kg/d | 34.10 | +1,015% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 245.61 kg/d | 170.25 | +44% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.80 mg/L | 6.00 | +20% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.50 mg/L | 5.00 | +90% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.72 mg/L | 0.90 | +1,869% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 137.24 kg/d | 27.24 | +404% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 156.00 MPN/100mL | 75.00 | +108% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.20 mg/L | 7.50 | +36% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.60 mg/L | 3.00 | +53% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.03 mg/L | 0.60 | +905% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.00 mg/L | 4.50 | +144% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.50 mg/L | 5.00 | +90% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 165.71 kg/d | 136.20 | +22% | May 2024 | 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.
Collection Action
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-06/23/2008
$6,281
Collection Action
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-8/14/2007 WQ 4765
$38,131
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-NPDENF016652 · Mar 24, 2025
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-NPDENF014817 · Nov 3, 2023
$3,947
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-NPDENF013818 · Jan 6, 2023
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-NPDENF013142 · Aug 4, 2022
$80,110
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-NPDENF005841 · Jan 30, 2020
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD-WQ-5456 · Aug 21, 2013
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD-WQ-11-005 · Aug 26, 2011
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-EPD WQ 4897 ORDER · Jun 3, 2008
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-ORDER WQ 4765 · Jul 23, 2007
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case GA-N00001034 · Jun 5, 2006
$21,000
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