TOWN OF SPINDALE, 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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ECOLOGY STREET
SPINDALE, NC 28160
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- RUTHERFORD County
- Industry
- Utilities
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification)
- 22132
- Inspections
- 6 · last Sep 25, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $0 · last Jul 20, 2012
- Registry ID
- 110000723370
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
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 | Jul 23, 2024 | — | Open |
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Aug 30, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Jan 16, 2008 | — | Open |
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Oct 26, 2004 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.04 | +23% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Copper, total [as Cu] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.05 | +8% | Oct 2025 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.25 mg/L | 0.03 | +782% | Mar 2021 | Open |
| Oxygen, dissolved [DO] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4.92 mg/L | 6.00 | +18% | Feb 2020 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 27.77 mg/L | 10.00 | +178% | May 2019 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 28.67 mg/L | 22.50 | +27% | Mar 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 43.03 mg/L | 38.20 | +13% | Feb 2017 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 24.60 mg/L | 22.50 | +9% | Feb 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.