Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
ANDREWS WWTP
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $41,840 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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REAGAN AVENUE
ANDREWS, NC 28901
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- CHEROKEE County
- Inspections
- 5 · last Dec 20, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $41,840 · last Aug 30, 2024
- Registry ID
- 110006623412
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.
11
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 | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Apr 25, 2023 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Nov 9, 2021 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Sep 8, 2015 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | May 29, 2014 | — | Open |
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Feb 16, 2011 | — | Open |
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Oct 29, 2009 | — | Open |
| cwa | Violation Detected During Inspection | Sep 25, 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, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.32 mg/L | 30.00 | +4% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 60.18 mg/L | 45.00 | +34% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.93 mg/L | 30.00 | +33% | Jan 2026 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 62.02 mg/L | 45.00 | +38% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 40.79 mg/L | 30.00 | +36% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.80 mg/L | 45.00 | +28% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.55 mg/L | 30.00 | +55% | Dec 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 33.02 mg/L | 30.00 | +10% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 39.99 mg/L | 30.00 | +33% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 540.90 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +35% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.97 mg/L | 45.00 | +33% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 47.67 mg/L | 45.00 | +6% | Nov 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.68 mg/L | 6.00 | +111% | Oct 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 12.51 mg/L | 6.00 | +109% | Sep 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6.20 mg/L | 6.00 | +3% | Aug 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 223.65 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +12% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.72 mg/L | 45.00 | +2% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.03 mg/L | 30.00 | +13% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 507.28 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +27% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.36 mg/L | 18.00 | +2% | Jul 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 18.15 mg/L | 6.00 | +203% | Jul 2025 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 8.55 mg/L | 6.00 | +43% | Jun 2025 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 306.27 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +53% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 48.90 mg/L | 30.00 | +63% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.90 mg/L | 45.00 | +31% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 614.47 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +54% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.35 mg/L | 30.00 | +4% | Apr 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 37.65 mg/L | 30.00 | +25% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 52.40 mg/L | 45.00 | +16% | Mar 2025 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 14.09 mg/L | 6.00 | +135% | Oct 2024 | Resolved |
| Di[2-ethylhexyl] phthalate [DEHP] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +41% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 10.03 mg/L | 6.00 | +67% | Aug 2024 | Resolved |
| Di[2-ethylhexyl] phthalate [DEHP] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.03 mg/L | 0.02 | +41% | Aug 2024 | Open |
| Di[2-ethylhexyl] phthalate [DEHP] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +125% | Jul 2024 | Open |
| Di[2-ethylhexyl] phthalate [DEHP] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.02 | +125% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 15.33 mg/L | 6.00 | +156% | Jul 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.10 mg/L | 6.00 | +85% | Jun 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 100.12 mg/L | 45.00 | +122% | May 2024 | Open |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 7.15 mg/L | 6.00 | +19% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 59.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +99% | May 2024 | Resolved |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 42.60 mg/L | 30.00 | +42% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| Nitrogen, ammonia total [as N] | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 11.01 mg/L | 6.00 | +83% | Apr 2024 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 31.15 mg/L | 30.00 | +4% | Apr 2024 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 1,669.89 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +317% | Feb 2024 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 34.11 mg/L | 30.00 | +14% | Dec 2023 | Resolved |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 35.53 mg/L | 30.00 | +18% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 46.37 mg/L | 45.00 | +3% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.76 mg/L | 45.00 | +2% | Dec 2023 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 69.18 mg/L | 45.00 | +54% | Nov 2023 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 45.78 mg/L | 30.00 | +53% | Nov 2023 | 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-LV-2024-0251 · Aug 30, 2024
$4,879
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2024-0250 · Aug 30, 2024
$5,629
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2024-0220 · Jul 26, 2024
$1,004
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2024-0196 · Jul 3, 2024
$8,004
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2024-0197 · Jul 3, 2024
$5,004
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2023-0320 · Jan 18, 2024
$1,996
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2023-0319 · Jan 18, 2024
$2,121
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2023-0248 · Oct 5, 2023
$4,621
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2023-0216 · Sep 13, 2023
$1,621
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2022-0308 · Nov 28, 2022
$2,137
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2022-0307 · Nov 28, 2022
$2,937
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2021-0280 · Oct 27, 2021
$1,887
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2021-0014 · Jan 13, 2021
$1,700
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2021-0013 · Jan 13, 2021
$2,012
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2020-0145 · Jun 4, 2020
$1,587
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2020-0103 · Mar 13, 2020
$637
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2020-0096 · Mar 12, 2020
$1,137
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2020-0093 · Mar 9, 2020
$4,637
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LM-2020-0011 · Mar 2, 2020
$1,137
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LM-2018-0049 · Oct 29, 2018
$957
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