Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
BURLINGTON MAIN WASTEWATER TREATMENT 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.
- Address
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53 LAVALLEY LANE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401
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- CHITTENDEN County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221320
- Inspections
- 3 · last Aug 27, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0
- Registry ID
- 110024908607
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.
7
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 reported late | Dec 31, 2017 | — | Open |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Aug 22, 2017 | Aug 23, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jul 17, 2017 | Jul 18, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jun 29, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jun 23, 2017 | Jun 24, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jun 19, 2017 | Jun 20, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | May 31, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Mar 31, 2017 | Apr 1, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Feb 25, 2017 | Feb 27, 2017 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Sep 11, 2016 | Sep 12, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jul 14, 2016 | Jul 15, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Jun 5, 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Unauthorized Discharge | Mar 30, 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW CSO - Unauthorized CSO Discharge to Waters/Wet Weather | Feb 16, 2016 | Feb 16, 2016 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW CSO - Unauthorized CSO Discharge to Waters/Wet Weather | Oct 29, 2015 | Oct 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW CSO - Unauthorized CSO Discharge to Waters/Wet Weather | Sep 29, 2015 | Sep 29, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW CSO - Unauthorized CSO Discharge to Waters/Wet Weather | Sep 13, 2015 | Sep 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Sep 2, 2015 | Sep 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW CSO - Unauthorized CSO Discharge to Waters/Wet Weather | Aug 12, 2015 | Aug 12, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jul 2, 2015 | Jul 2, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jun 12, 2015 | Jun 13, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Jun 9, 2015 | Jun 9, 2015 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Oct 29, 2013 | Oct 29, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | WW CSO - Unauthorized CSO Discharge to Waters/Wet Weather | Jul 5, 2013 | Jul 5, 2013 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2007 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Oct 15, 2006 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Dec 31, 2005 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jul 15, 1994 | Aug 14, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 1994 | Jul 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | May 1, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | May 1, 1994 | Jul 30, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 1994 | May 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 1994 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 1993 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 1992 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 1992 | May 1, 1994 | Resolved |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 1991 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jul 15, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event achieved late but reported | Jan 15, 1990 | — | Open |
| cwa | Schedule Event unachieved and not reported | Jan 15, 1990 | May 1, 1994 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.33 mg/L | 0.76 | +75% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.33 mg/L | 0.76 | +75% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| E. coli, thermotol, MF, MTEC | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 260.00 MPN/100mL | 77.00 | +238% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| E. coli, thermotol, MF, MTEC | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 260.00 MPN/100mL | 77.00 | +238% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.26 mg/L | 0.97 | +30% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.98 mg/L | 0.76 | +29% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 1.26 mg/L | 0.97 | +30% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Overdue | 0.98 mg/L | 0.76 | +29% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.90 mg/L | 0.76 | +18% | Jun 2025 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.07 mg/L | 0.97 | +10% | May 2025 | Open |
| Phosphorus, total [as P] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.11 mg/L | 0.80 | +39% | Nov 2024 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.10 mg/L | 0.97 | +13% | Sep 2024 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.34 mg/L | 0.76 | +76% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.56 mg/L | 0.44 | +27% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.41 MGD | 5.30 | +2% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +700% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.06 mg/L | 0.97 | +9% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.77 mg/L | 0.76 | +1% | Jul 2023 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.92 mg/L | 0.76 | +21% | Apr 2023 | Open |
| E. coli, thermotol, MF, MTEC | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,800.00 MPN/100mL | 77.00 | +3,536% | Jun 2022 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,240.78 kg/d | 681.00 | +82% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.99 mg/L | 0.97 | +2% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,009.00 mg/L | 800.00 | +26% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,200% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Oxidants, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.05 mg/L | 0.97 | +8% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 915.00 mg/L | 800.00 | +14% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.36 mg/L | 0.76 | +79% | Mar 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 767.17 kg/d | 681.00 | +13% | Feb 2019 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.87 mg/L | 0.76 | +14% | Aug 2018 | Resolved |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.46 mg/L | 0.44 | +5% | Aug 2018 | Resolved |
| E. coli, thermotol, MF, MTEC | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 13,714.00 MPN/100mL | 6,160.00 | +123% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| E. coli, thermotol, MF, MTEC | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,200.00 MPN/100mL | 77.00 | +1,458% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.08 mg/L | 0.00 | +8,100% | Jun 2018 | Resolved |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.46 MGD | 5.30 | +3% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +150% | Apr 2018 | Resolved |
| E. coli, thermotol, MF, MTEC | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28,000.00 MPN/100mL | 6,160.00 | +355% | Apr 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.70 mg/L | 0.44 | +59% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1.90 mg/L | 0.76 | +150% | Feb 2018 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.00 | +2,300% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5.63 MGD | 5.30 | +6% | Apr 2017 | 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.
Civil Judicial Action
Clean Water Act
· Case VT-N00000051 · Jun 12, 1989
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