Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
TOWN OF LA PLATA
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
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5 GARRETT AVENUE
LA PLATA, MD 20646
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- CHARLES County
- Inspections
- 7 · last Dec 8, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jun 13, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000732841
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.
12
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 and not reported | Mar 31, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Mar 31, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 31, 2018 | May 1, 2018 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Jul 30, 2016 | Jan 4, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 30, 2016 | Jan 17, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Jul 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 30, 2016 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Oct 11, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2001 | — | 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 | 2.80 mg/L | 1.60 | +75% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.35 kg/d | 9.08 | +25% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.86 kg/d | 22.66 | +1% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.61 kg/d | 1.01 | +59% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.02 kg/d | 20.19 | +19% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.50 mg/L | 3.20 | +166% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 mg/L | 0.70 | +100% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.05 kg/d | 18.16 | +88% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.90 kg/d | 4.00 | +48% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +6% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.17 kg/d | 20.19 | +25% | May 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.99 kg/d | 4.00 | +25% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 mg/L | 0.70 | +29% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.50 mg/L | 1.60 | +244% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.90 mg/L | 10.10 | +18% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.79 kg/d | 9.08 | +195% | Apr 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 82.50 % | 85.00 | +17% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.79 kg/d | 15.89 | +69% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.20 mg/L | 2.80 | +86% | Mar 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 22.70 kg/d | 15.89 | +43% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.40 mg/L | 2.80 | +57% | Feb 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 49.00 MPN/100mL | 14.00 | +250% | Feb 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.06 mg/L | 0.01 | +794% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +198% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 125.00 MPN/100mL | 14.00 | +793% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.20 mg/L | 2.80 | +50% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.25 kg/d | 15.89 | +9% | Dec 2024 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 205.00 MPN/100mL | 14.00 | +1,364% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.00 MPN/100mL | 14.00 | +121% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +113% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.00 MPN/100mL | 14.00 | +50% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +370% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.52 kg/d | 15.89 | +23% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.50 mg/L | 2.80 | +25% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.69 kg/d | 15.89 | +74% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.00 mg/L | 2.80 | +79% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +52% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +6% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 338.23 kg/d | 255.60 | +32% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19.52 kg/d | 15.89 | +23% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.40 mg/L | 2.80 | +21% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +28% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +97% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +67% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.40 mg/L | 1.30 | +8% | Sep 2023 | Resolved |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 kg/d | 1.01 | +49% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.00 mg/L | 23.00 | +9% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Hardness, total [as CaCO3] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.10 mg/L | 82.00 | +5% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Hardness, total [as CaCO3] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.30 mg/L | 82.00 | +25% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.50 mg/L | 1.30 | +15% | Jun 2023 | 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 Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-SAP-12-1677 · Jun 13, 2012
$50,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-CO-12-1495 · Oct 21, 2011
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000721 · Aug 28, 2003
$4,000
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000658 · Feb 22, 2002
$400
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000657 · Dec 3, 2001
$400
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000656 · Oct 26, 2001
$400
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000655 · Sep 3, 2001
$1,400
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-2001-N020 · Jul 31, 2001
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-2001-N016 · Jul 31, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-2001-0261 · Jul 31, 2001
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000654 · Feb 21, 2001
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000645 · Feb 20, 2001
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000644 · Oct 23, 2000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case MD-N00000318 · Dec 23, 1999
$200
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1997-N004 · Jul 23, 1997
Administrative - Formal
· Case 03-1997-0297 · Jul 23, 1997
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1995-N007 · Jun 1, 1995
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