ETOWAH SEWER COMPANY WWTP
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $1,074 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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HWY 64
ETOWAH, NC 28729
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- HENDERSON County
- Inspections
- 2 · last Dec 17, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $1,074 · last Sep 11, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110009720301
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.
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 | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Jun 27, 2024 | — | 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 MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.66 mg/L | 30.00 | +16% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +56% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 140.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +211% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +58% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.16 MGD | 0.13 | +32% | May 2025 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 MGD | 0.13 | +2% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | May 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +22% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 MGD | 0.13 | +1% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 73.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +62% | Jun 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.75 mg/L | 30.00 | +126% | Jun 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.56 mg/L | 30.00 | +35% | May 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 74.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +64% | May 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.25 mg/L | 30.00 | +4% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +2% | Apr 2023 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Feb 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +13% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +18% | Dec 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +2% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 480.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +20% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +31% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +7% | Apr 2020 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.13 MGD | 0.13 | +3% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 580.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +45% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 530.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +33% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +51% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Mar 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jan 2018 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 50.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +11% | May 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +42% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jun 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +56% | Jun 2016 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 70.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +56% | May 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | May 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +7% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +15% | Mar 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 67.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +49% | Mar 2016 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +38% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +2% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +22% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +36% | Dec 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 540.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +35% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +31% | Apr 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.56 mg/L | 30.00 | +15% | Apr 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.