Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
CITY OF RUSTON - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $0 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
-
1717 GOODWIN RD.
RUSTON, LA 71270
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- LINCOLN County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 22132
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 19, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Apr 2, 2003
- Registry ID
- 110000906734
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.
7
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 unachieved but reported | Sep 14, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 14, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Sep 14, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Sep 14, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Dec 20, 2023 | Jul 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 9, 2023 | Aug 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Apr 9, 2023 | Aug 15, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 9, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Apr 9, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Mar 7, 2023 | Jul 31, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jan 2, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jan 2, 2023 | Feb 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Failure to Submit Timely Permit Renewal Application | Mar 1, 2022 | Feb 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 7, 2021 | Feb 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Sep 7, 2021 | Feb 23, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Feb 22, 2021 | Nov 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Feb 22, 2021 | Nov 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR non-pretreatment) | Dec 8, 2020 | Nov 4, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 21, 2019 | Aug 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jul 23, 2019 | Aug 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Jul 23, 2019 | Aug 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Improper Analysis or Lab Error | Jul 23, 2019 | Aug 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Apr 30, 2019 | Aug 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Apr 25, 2019 | Aug 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Aug 29, 2018 | Aug 28, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jun 4, 2018 | Jul 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Feb 23, 2018 | Jul 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Oct 4, 2017 | Jul 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Oct 4, 2017 | Jul 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW Storm Water Non-Construction - Failure to Implement SWPPP/SWMP | Jul 27, 2017 | Jul 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Jul 27, 2017 | Jul 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Improper/ Incorrect Reporting | Mar 31, 2017 | Jul 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Sep 17, 2015 | Jul 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Sep 17, 2015 | Jul 23, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Dec 1, 2012 | May 31, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Dec 1, 2012 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Dec 1, 2012 | May 24, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Discharge Without a Valid Permit | Apr 30, 2008 | Sep 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2008 | May 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 15, 2007 | May 6, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Dec 13, 2006 | Sep 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Analysis not Conducted | May 31, 2005 | Sep 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 8, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 1, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2004 | Aug 12, 2004 | Resolved |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Violation Specified in Comment | Nov 4, 2003 | Sep 25, 2008 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unapproved Bypass | Nov 4, 2003 | Sep 25, 2008 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,600.00 mg/L | 421.00 | +2,893% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 139,475.15 kg/d | 4,026.07 | +3,364% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,600.00 mg/L | 177.00 | +7,019% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.30 mg/L | 11.00 | +94% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 304.00 mg/L | 177.00 | +72% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 270.95 kg/d | 251.52 | +8% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.80 mg/L | 11.00 | +125% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.30 mg/L | 11.00 | +130% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 474.00 mg/L | 421.00 | +13% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 474.00 mg/L | 177.00 | +168% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 372.46 kg/d | 251.52 | +48% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,977.98 kg/d | 4,026.07 | +73% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 369.17 kg/d | 251.52 | +47% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.50 mg/L | 11.00 | +77% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 394.63 kg/d | 251.52 | +57% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.23 kg/d | 0.55 | +123% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 414.00 mg/L | 177.00 | +134% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,909.41 kg/d | 4,026.07 | +47% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 kg/d | 0.23 | +202% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.26 mg/L | 23.00 | +71% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.70 mg/L | 26.00 | +7% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.70 mg/L | 11.00 | +152% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 334.00 mg/L | 177.00 | +89% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,001.26 kg/d | 4,026.07 | +24% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.70 mg/L | 11.00 | +134% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 384.85 kg/d | 251.52 | +53% | Sep 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 236.00 mg/L | 177.00 | +33% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 26.00 | +4% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,195.68 kg/d | 4,026.07 | +4% | Jun 2024 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.00 mg/L | 11.00 | +145% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 479.88 kg/d | 251.52 | +91% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.90 mg/L | 26.00 | +11% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 577.03 kg/d | 251.52 | +129% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.90 mg/L | 11.00 | +163% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 520.39 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +30% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 258.00 mg/L | 177.00 | +46% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.10 mg/L | 26.00 | +8% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 304.37 kg/d | 251.52 | +21% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.10 mg/L | 11.00 | +155% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.80 mg/L | 26.00 | +3% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.80 mg/L | 11.00 | +144% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 275.18 kg/d | 251.52 | +9% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 258.00 mg/L | 177.00 | +46% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.40 mg/L | 11.00 | +140% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.40 mg/L | 26.00 | +2% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 378.57 kg/d | 251.52 | +51% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total dissolved | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 254.00 mg/L | 177.00 | +44% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 423.24 kg/d | 251.52 | +68% | Mar 2023 | Resolved |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.70 mg/L | 26.00 | +3% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Sulfate, total [as SO4] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.70 mg/L | 11.00 | +143% | Mar 2023 | 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-WEC2400319 · Jul 31, 2024
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WEC2300033 · Feb 23, 2023
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WEC2000943 · Apr 26, 2021
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-WEC1700809 · Jul 31, 2018
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00019475 · May 28, 2008
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00008048 · Nov 24, 2004
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00007497 · Feb 27, 2004
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00006123 · May 30, 2003
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00005376 · Apr 2, 2003
$51,000
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00004076 · Nov 29, 2001
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00002839 · May 31, 2001
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00002584 · Dec 16, 1999
State CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case LA-N00001032 · Jul 11, 1997
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1994-N183 · Nov 22, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N226 · Sep 14, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N095 · Jun 4, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1993-N105 · Jan 26, 1993
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1992-N343 · Sep 9, 1992
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N323 · Sep 25, 1991
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 06-1991-N381 · Apr 22, 1991
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