DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS, LLC - L.V. SUTTON ELECTRIC 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.
- •Reports releases of chemicals classified as known or probable carcinogens.
- Address
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801 SUTTON STEAM PLANT ROAD
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
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- NEW HANOVER County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221112
- Inspections
- 8 · last Jan 22, 2026
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Mar 10, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110000350174
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
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.
2015
| Chemical | Total (lbs) | Air | Water | Land | Off-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naphthalene | — | — | — | — | — | ♦ Carcinogen |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: General | Jan 21, 1993 | Feb 15, 1993 | Resolved |
| rcra | Standards Applicable to Generators of HW: Pre-Transport Requirements Applicable to Small and Large Quantity Generators | Jan 21, 1993 | Feb 15, 1993 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 486.33 mg/L | 230.00 | +111% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,380.00 mg/L | 230.00 | +500% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,380.00 mg/L | 230.00 | +500% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 486.33 mg/L | 230.00 | +111% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +25% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 634.00 mg/L | 230.00 | +176% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +127% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 634.00 mg/L | 230.00 | +176% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +70% | Dec 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 423.00 mg/L | 230.00 | +84% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 423.00 mg/L | 230.00 | +84% | Nov 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 897.25 mg/L | 230.00 | +290% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 897.25 mg/L | 230.00 | +290% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,170.00 mg/L | 230.00 | +843% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Chloride [as Cl] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,170.00 mg/L | 230.00 | +843% | Oct 2017 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 20.00 | +60% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Oil & Grease | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 16.00 mg/L | 15.00 | +7% | Sep 2016 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.70 MGD | 2.10 | +838% | Jul 2016 | 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.