Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
GUNPOWDER CREEK WWTP
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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NCSR 1127
LENOIR, NC 28645
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- CALDWELL County
- Inspections
- 6 · last Aug 22, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Nov 17, 2015
- Registry ID
- 110028271297
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 | Violation Detected During Inspection | Jun 20, 2010 | — | 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 | 1,034.93 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +159% | Sep 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.53 mg/L | 0.23 | +136% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Zinc, total [as Zn] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.53 mg/L | 0.23 | +136% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Lead, total [as Pb] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.02 mg/L | 0.01 | +216% | Aug 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,404.21 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +251% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.07 mg/L | 2.00 | +304% | Oct 2021 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.01 MGD | 2.00 | +1% | Feb 2021 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 53.50 mg/L | 45.00 | +19% | Apr 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 528.07 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +32% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Flow, in conduit or thru treatment plant | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.13 MGD | 2.00 | +6% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +79% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC agar, 44.5 C, 24hr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 306.48 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +53% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.25 mg/L | 6.00 | +104% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC agar, 44.5 C, 24hr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,070.79 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +168% | Sep 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.96 mg/L | 2.00 | +148% | Sep 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 17.90 mg/L | 6.00 | +198% | Aug 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.98 mg/L | 2.00 | +499% | Aug 2015 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC agar, 44.5 C, 24hr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 820.84 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +105% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 23.99 mg/L | 2.00 | +1,100% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 107.50 mg/L | 45.00 | +139% | Jul 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.76 mg/L | 6.00 | +496% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC agar, 44.5 C, 24hr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 252.88 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +26% | Jul 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.26 mg/L | 6.00 | +521% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC agar, 44.5 C, 24hr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 939.07 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +135% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 108.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +140% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC agar, 44.5 C, 24hr | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 285.19 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +43% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 84.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +87% | Jun 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.29 mg/L | 2.00 | +1,114% | Jun 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.78 mg/L | 2.00 | +689% | May 2015 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +33% | May 2015 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 21.22 mg/L | 6.00 | +254% | May 2015 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 2.23 mg/L | 2.00 | +12% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
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-SP-2015-0005 · Nov 17, 2015
$4,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-SP-2015-0004 · Oct 29, 2015
$4,750
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-SP-2015-0003 · Oct 29, 2015
$8,000
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2015-0249 · Oct 29, 2015
$1,909
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2015-0247 · Oct 29, 2015
$2,909
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-SP-2015-0002 · Aug 28, 2015
$3,159
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-MV-2015-0021 · Jul 21, 2015
$425
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-SP-2014-0010 · Sep 2, 2014
$1,148
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-SP-2014-0006 · Jun 13, 2014
$2,148
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-SP-2014-0007 · Jun 13, 2014
$2,148
State Administrative Order of Consent
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-S13002-0 · Dec 1, 2013
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2013-0122 · Jun 25, 2013
$762
Administrative - Formal
· Case 04-2013-4755 · May 23, 2013
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2013-0093 · May 16, 2013
$762
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2013-0045 · Mar 19, 2013
$2,137
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2013-0044 · Mar 15, 2013
$1,637
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2012-0201 · Nov 7, 2012
$3,637
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LM-2012-0026 · Nov 7, 2012
$1,637
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2012-0202 · Nov 7, 2012
$3,887
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00005591 · Mar 21, 2012
$450
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