Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
TOWN OF PRINCETON
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $14,526 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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196 SOUTH PINE STREET
PRINCETON, NC 27569
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- JOHNSTON County
- Inspections
- 1 · last May 20, 2021
- Total Penalties
- $14,526 · last Feb 17, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110006710657
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
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 | 305.58 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +53% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.00 mg/L | 24.00 | +8% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 882.45 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +121% | Oct 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 257.03 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +29% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,410.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +253% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 MGD | 0.28 | +5% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 493.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +23% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,420.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +505% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 MGD | 0.28 | +1% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.49 MGD | 0.28 | +80% | Jul 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.09 mg/L | 30.00 | +150% | May 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 298.60 mg/L | 45.00 | +564% | May 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,057.37 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +164% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.55 MGD | 0.28 | +100% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 771.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +93% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.43 MGD | 0.28 | +55% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.35 MGD | 0.28 | +26% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.34 MGD | 0.28 | +25% | Aug 2020 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.28 MGD | 0.28 | +3% | Jun 2020 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 MGD | 0.28 | +3% | Jun 2020 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.29 MGD | 0.28 | +6% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,400% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,550% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,382.08 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +246% | Aug 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,900% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 MGD | 0.28 | +12% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.31 MGD | 0.28 | +13% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.28 MGD | 0.28 | +1% | Jan 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 CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LM-2026-0004 · Mar 10, 2026
$3,812
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2026-0054 · Feb 17, 2026
$1,411
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0429 · Dec 5, 2025
$411
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LM-2025-0012 · Mar 27, 2025
$2,667
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2025-0038 · Feb 11, 2025
$785
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2024-0244 · Aug 5, 2024
$421
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LM-2024-0024 · Jun 28, 2024
$810
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2024-0081 · Apr 29, 2024
$1,232
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-MV-2023-0008 · Apr 13, 2023
$189
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2023-0039 · Feb 14, 2023
$2,426
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-MV-2023-0003 · Feb 13, 2023
$139
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LM-2021-0054 · Dec 2, 2021
$787
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LM-2021-0044 · Nov 1, 2021
$1,087
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2021-0134 · May 25, 2021
$687
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2021-0133 · May 25, 2021
$687
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2021-0077 · Mar 29, 2021
$787
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2018-0300 · Dec 12, 2018
$282
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2017-0017 · Jan 18, 2017
$282
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2012-0006 · Jan 9, 2012
$302
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00013371 · Jan 9, 2012
$302
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