MEMPHIS CITY MAXSON WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $20,025 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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2685 STEAM PLANT ROAD
MEMPHIS, TN 38109
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- SHELBY County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221320
- Inspections
- 11 · last Sep 3, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $20,025 · last Jan 16, 2026
- Registry ID
- 110012629584
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| caa | FRV | Mar 9, 2022 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Feb 24, 2020 | — | Open |
| caa | FRV | Apr 30, 2019 | — | Open |
| rcra | Standards for Used Oil: Generators | Oct 25, 2011 | Oct 25, 2011 | Resolved |
| cwa | Effluent Violations - Numeric effluent violation | Aug 28, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Improper Operation and Maintenance | Aug 28, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Overflow to Dry Land or Building Backup | Aug 28, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | WW SSO - Discharge to Waters | Aug 28, 2008 | — | 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, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +50% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 217.00 mg/L | 96.00 | +126% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 87.00 mg/L | 63.00 | +38% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 103.00 mg/L | 72.00 | +43% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 48.00 | +15% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.00 mg/L | 42.00 | +14% | Dec 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 146.00 mg/L | 84.00 | +74% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 188.00 mg/L | 96.00 | +96% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 164.00 mg/L | 84.00 | +95% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.00 mg/L | 42.00 | +5% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 78.00 mg/L | 72.00 | +8% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 0.00 | +100% | Nov 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68.00 mg/L | 63.00 | +8% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.50 mg/L | 1.00 | +50% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.01 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,300% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 141.00 mg/L | 96.00 | +47% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.00 mg/L | 48.00 | +44% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 81.00 % | 85.00 | +27% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 127.00 mg/L | 72.00 | +76% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 109.00 mg/L | 84.00 | +30% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.00 | +3,100% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.00 % | 40.00 | +55% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27,997.73 kg/d | 24,535.52 | +14% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 294.00 mg/L | 96.00 | +206% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.30 mg/L | 1.00 | +70% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 55.00 mg/L | 42.00 | +31% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 189.00 mg/L | 96.00 | +97% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 154.00 mg/L | 84.00 | +83% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 mg/L | 48.00 | +38% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 132.00 mg/L | 72.00 | +83% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25,867.56 kg/d | 24,535.52 | +5% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 83.00 mg/L | 63.00 | +32% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.00 | +2,200% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 79.00 mg/L | 63.00 | +25% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 163.00 mg/L | 96.00 | +70% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 110.00 mg/L | 72.00 | +53% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, suspended percent removal | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 75.00 % | 85.00 | +67% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.00 mg/L | 1.00 | +100% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 123.00 mg/L | 84.00 | +46% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 91.00 mg/L | 48.00 | +90% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.00 | +1,700% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 42.00 | +43% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18,500.95 kg/d | 16,357.17 | +13% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 66.00 mg/L | 63.00 | +5% | May 2025 | Open |
| Solids, settleable | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.00 | +2,400% | May 2025 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 107.00 mg/L | 96.00 | +11% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 199.00 mg/L | 84.00 | +137% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23,067.74 kg/d | 21,468.75 | +7% | May 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44,551.02 kg/d | 21,468.75 | +108% | Apr 2025 | 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.