SUGAR MOUNTAIN WWTP
Quick Summary
- •Currently out of compliance in at least one environmental program (CAA, CWA, or RCRA).
- •Assessed $2,350 in total penalties since records began.
- Address
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291 NORWOOD HOLLOW RD
BANNER ELK, NC 28604
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- AVERY County
- Inspections
- 2 · last Oct 14, 2024
- Total Penalties
- $2,350 · last Nov 2, 2021
- Registry ID
- 110006710826
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 | May 9, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 57.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +27% | Jan 2021 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 58.00 mg/L | 45.00 | +29% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 5,100.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,175% | Dec 2020 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,400.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,500% | Nov 2020 | Open |
| BOD, 5-day, 20 deg. C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 54.70 mg/L | 45.00 | +22% | Dec 2019 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 6,000.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,400% | Dec 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,800.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,100% | Aug 2018 | Open |
| Coliform, fecal MF, MFC broth, 44.5 C | DMR, Limited - Numeric Violation | 4,500.00 MPN/100mL | 400.00 | +1,025% | Dec 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.