SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE
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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50 FORT AVE
SALEM, MA 01970
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- ESSEX County
- Industry
- Public Administration
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 924110
- Inspections
- 1 · last Dec 31, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Sep 30, 1991
- Registry ID
- 110000759812
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
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 | PR: Biosolids: Other Management Practice Violation | Jan 1, 2019 | Sep 30, 2020 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2004 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 2002 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 2002 | May 16, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Nov 30, 2001 | Nov 29, 2002 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 30, 2001 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 30, 1998 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 15, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Feb 28, 1997 | Sep 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 28, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 15, 1997 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Mar 1, 1996 | Sep 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 1, 1996 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 15, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 15, 1995 | Sep 30, 1999 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 15, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 15, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 15, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 15, 1995 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 15, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 15, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 10, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 10, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 10, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 10, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 10, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 10, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Mar 10, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 10, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 10, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 10, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 10, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 10, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 10, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jun 10, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Apr 10, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Feb 10, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 10, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 10, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Nov 10, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 10, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Sep 10, 1992 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,869.02 kg/d | 5,062.10 | +36% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +31% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,866.75 kg/d | 5,062.10 | +36% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,573.43 kg/d | 3,374.58 | +6% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.10 MGD | 29.70 | +1% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.60 % | 85.00 | +23% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +23% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,126.24 kg/d | 2,812.08 | +11% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7,665.79 kg/d | 5,062.10 | +51% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.90 % | 85.00 | +87% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 804,000.00 mg/L | 850,000.00 | +5% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,606.90 kg/d | 3,374.58 | +66% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +31% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,575.61 kg/d | 4,499.59 | +91% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +31% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +7% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.40 % | 85.00 | +104% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 41.00 mg/L | 40.00 | +3% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11,499.82 kg/d | 5,062.10 | +127% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,317.70 kg/d | 3,374.58 | +58% | Jan 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 774,000.00 mg/L | 850,000.00 | +9% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,640.63 kg/d | 2,812.08 | +29% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 0.24 | +25% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 779,000.00 mg/L | 850,000.00 | +8% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +16% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,238.74 kg/d | 5,062.10 | +63% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +27% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,212.96 kg/d | 2,812.08 | +14% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| BOD, carbonaceous [5 day, 20 C] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,198.30 kg/d | 4,499.59 | +16% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.50 % | 85.00 | +3% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,342.22 kg/d | 3,374.58 | +58% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,803.19 kg/d | 5,062.10 | +34% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,597.98 kg/d | 5,062.10 | +30% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.90 MGD | 29.70 | +1% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.40 MGD | 29.70 | +2% | May 2022 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.20 MGD | 29.70 | +5% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.50 MGD | 29.70 | +6% | Mar 2022 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.10 MGD | 29.70 | +5% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.70 MGD | 29.70 | +3% | Jan 2022 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.80 MGD | 29.70 | +4% | Dec 2021 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.40 MGD | 29.70 | +6% | Nov 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,993.42 kg/d | 5,062.10 | +38% | Oct 2021 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.70 MGD | 29.70 | +3% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,721.31 kg/d | 5,062.10 | +13% | Sep 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.10 % | 85.00 | +6% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,512.60 kg/d | 3,374.58 | +4% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +22% | Aug 2021 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.76 mg/L | 0.24 | +217% | Aug 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,622.37 kg/d | 5,062.10 | +70% | Aug 2021 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,632.00 kg/d | 3,374.58 | +8% | Aug 2021 | 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.