Non-Compliance
Clean Water Act
COLUMBUS WWTP
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $520 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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NCSR 1532 (LEVI ROAD EXT.)
COLUMBUS, NC 28722
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- POLK County
- Inspections
- 5 · last Nov 10, 2025
- Total Penalties
- $520 · last May 12, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110006710844
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 | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Sep 24, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | May 9, 2025 | — | Open |
| cwa | Permit Violations - Unapproved Operation | Mar 25, 2019 | — | 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 | 541.07 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +35% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Nov 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 530.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +33% | Jun 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | May 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jan 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 219.95 MPN/100mL | 200.00 | +10% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 530.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +33% | Nov 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jun 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Apr 2017 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 510.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +28% | Jul 2016 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Feb 2016 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +79% | Apr 2015 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Mar 2015 | Open |
| Chlorine, total residual | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 0.05 mg/L | 0.03 | +79% | Jan 2015 | Resolved |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 600.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +50% | Jan 2015 | Open |
| Solids, total suspended | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 76.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +69% | Jan 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.
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2021-0117 · May 12, 2021
$520
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2020-0080 · Feb 18, 2020
$629
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2019-0216 · Sep 13, 2019
$620
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2019-0193 · Aug 22, 2019
$870
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2019-0146 · Jun 28, 2019
$420
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2019-0144 · Jun 28, 2019
$420
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2019-0145 · Jun 28, 2019
$420
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-DV-2018-0066 · Oct 18, 2018
$1,840
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2017-0254 · Aug 31, 2017
$369
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2016-0130 · Jul 26, 2016
$363
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2015-0113 · Jul 20, 2015
$1,284
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-LV-2015-0102 · Jun 23, 2015
$784
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-MV-2015-0003 · Mar 17, 2015
$359
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-MV-2015-0007 · Mar 17, 2015
$472
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-MV-2015-0006 · Mar 17, 2015
$359
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-MV-2015-0005 · Mar 17, 2015
$359
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-MV-2015-0002 · Mar 17, 2015
$428
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-MV-2015-0004 · Mar 17, 2015
$409
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00013222 · Sep 24, 2010
$600
State CWA Penalty AO
Clean Water Act
· Case NC-N00008697 · Mar 5, 2007
$459
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