Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
COWEN PSD
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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P.O. BOX 457
COWEN, WV 26206
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- WEBSTER County
- Inspections
- 2 · last Jan 28, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110010851989
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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Apr 2, 2025 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2024 | May 2, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Oct 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Apr 1, 2023 | May 2, 2023 | Resolved |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Jan 23, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Monitoring Violations - Invalid/Unrepresentative Sample | Jan 23, 2019 | — | Open |
| cwa | Reporting Violations - Failure to Submit DMRs | Aug 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Maintain Records | Aug 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Pretreatment - Failure to submit required report (non-DMR) | Aug 15, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event reported late | Aug 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Aug 1, 2013 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved but reported | Aug 1, 2013 | Jul 10, 2014 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Aug 1, 2013 | Jul 10, 2014 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +426% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +163% | Feb 2026 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +233% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +233% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +226% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +63% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +33% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +58% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +305% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +103% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.01 | +278% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +26% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total recoverable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +32% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.01 | +11% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +53% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 61.79 kg/d | 56.75 | +9% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,106.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +1,953% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,106.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +927% | Jan 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,410.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +2,003% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8,410.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +4,105% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.50 mg/L | 30.00 | +58% | Dec 2024 | Open |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 % | 85.00 | +567% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.77 kg/d | 1.45 | +91% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.44 kg/d | 9.53 | +30% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.27 kg/d | 113.50 | +37% | May 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 155.27 kg/d | 56.75 | +174% | May 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3,873.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +868% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.28 kg/d | 19.07 | +54% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.90 kg/d | 3.77 | +57% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.08 | +75% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +78% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +122% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12,840.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +3,110% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 358.30 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +79% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 36.00 mg/L | 30.00 | +20% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,809.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +3,305% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,019.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +155% | Sep 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,172.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +2,486% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,172.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,193% | Aug 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 491.80 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +146% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24,196.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +5,949% | Mar 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +67% | Jan 2023 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +140% | Nov 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 275.00 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +38% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal general | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 512.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +28% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.08 | +25% | Sep 2022 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.10 mg/L | 0.08 | +19% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.02 | +20% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +30% | Jun 2022 | 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 CWA Non Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case WV-7752 · Nov 5, 2012
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 03-1983-N013 · Jan 31, 1983
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