Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
FARGO CITY OF
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $56,266 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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200 3RD ST N
FARGO, ND 58102
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- CASS County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 221320
- Inspections
- 15 · last Sep 16, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $56,266 · last May 23, 2023
- Registry ID
- 110049927775
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.
4
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 | Management Practice Violations - Failure to Develop/Enforce Standards | Nov 16, 2000 | Aug 27, 2001 | Resolved |
| cwa | Approval Authority Viol. Of Concern | Feb 12, 1996 | Aug 6, 1997 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.63 mg/L | 25.00 | +27% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.65 mg/L | 25.00 | +51% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.37 mg/L | 25.00 | +37% | Feb 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.18 mg/L | 25.00 | +41% | Jan 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.04 mg/L | 25.00 | +28% | Nov 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 25.14 mg/L | 25.00 | +1% | Oct 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.55 mg/L | 30.00 | +12% | Jul 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 547.50 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +34% | May 2022 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 727.00 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +78% | Apr 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 29.06 mg/L | 25.00 | +16% | Mar 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 38.32 mg/L | 25.00 | +53% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 51.10 mg/L | 45.00 | +14% | Feb 2022 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.33 mg/L | 30.00 | +4% | Feb 2022 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.00 mg/L | 25.00 | +20% | Jan 2022 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.78 mg/L | 25.00 | +15% | Dec 2021 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 26.71 mg/L | 25.00 | +7% | Nov 2021 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 770.10 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +88% | Sep 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.48 mg/L | 25.00 | +22% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.70 mg/L | 45.00 | +4% | Nov 2019 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 32.73 mg/L | 25.00 | +31% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.53 mg/L | 45.00 | +8% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +492% | Oct 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.45 mg/L | 45.00 | +28% | Oct 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.46 mg/L | 30.00 | +75% | Oct 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.61 mg/L | 30.00 | +92% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 64.30 mg/L | 45.00 | +43% | Sep 2019 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 44.83 mg/L | 30.00 | +49% | Aug 2019 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 547.50 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +34% | Aug 2019 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 71.30 mg/L | 45.00 | +58% | Aug 2019 | Resolved |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 68,670.00 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +16,690% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37,196.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +29,421% | Jul 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 19,365.00 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +4,635% | May 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.90 mg/L | 25.00 | +16% | May 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18,693.40 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +14,736% | May 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10,375.00 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +2,437% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,212.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +4,830% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 379.90 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +202% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2,419.60 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +492% | Oct 2018 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 488.40 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +19% | Sep 2018 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 135.00 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +7% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 206.20 MPN/100mL | 126.00 | +64% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,203.30 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +194% | Jul 2018 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 547.50 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +34% | Jun 2017 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 866.20 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +112% | May 2017 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 866.40 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +112% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 30.80 mg/L | 25.00 | +23% | Dec 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.20 mg/L | 0.10 | +100% | Apr 2016 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 613.10 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +50% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| E. coli | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 920.80 MPN/100mL | 409.00 | +125% | May 2015 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.14 mg/L | 0.10 | +40% | May 2015 | 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.
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 08-2002-N012
$59,200
CWA 309G2B AO For Class II Penalties
Clean Water Act
· Case 08-2001-N012
$75,000
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case ND-23-009 · May 23, 2023
$56,266
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-2018-0047 · Jun 5, 2018
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-2001-0167 · Apr 8, 2002
$59,000
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 08-2001-N015 · Aug 27, 2001
CWA 309A AO For Compliance
Clean Water Act
· Case 08-2001-N013 · Aug 27, 2001
Administrative - Formal
· Case 08-2001-0120 · Aug 27, 2001
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