Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
TRYON WWTP
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $4,370 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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OLD HOWARD GAP ROAD
TRYON, NC 28782
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- POLK County
- Inspections
- 6 · last Jul 1, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $4,370 · last Jul 12, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110006644373
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.
11
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 | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Dec 19, 2023 | — | 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% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,039.49 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +160% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.03 | +41% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.33 mg/L | 6.90 | +64% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 9.18 mg/L | 2.30 | +299% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.04 mg/L | 0.02 | +68% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.49 mg/L | 2.30 | +139% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13.33 mg/L | 6.90 | +93% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.40 mg/L | 6.90 | +7% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.55 mg/L | 5.20 | +7% | Mar 2024 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Mar 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.38 mg/L | 5.20 | +42% | Feb 2024 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jan 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 3.46 mg/L | 2.30 | +50% | Oct 2023 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.33 mg/L | 6.90 | +6% | Oct 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 CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2024-0191 · Jul 12, 2024
$515
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2024-0192 · Jul 12, 2024
$1,795
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2024-0189 · Jul 12, 2024
$1,285
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2024-0190 · Jun 25, 2024
$775
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2012-4507 · Apr 13, 2012
$900
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2006-4522 · Sep 15, 2006
$600
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00008475 · Feb 28, 2006
$600
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00008474 · Jan 18, 2006
$400
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00008473 · Jan 10, 2006
$350
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00000915 · May 11, 1998
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-1997-0238 · Jun 3, 1997
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 04-1997-N097 · Jun 3, 1997
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00001810 · Oct 4, 1990
$300
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00000010 · Aug 3, 1990
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